Mysteries at the Museum Season 5 Episode 2 Unexplained
- April 4, 2013
- 42 min
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Mysteries at the Museum is a fascinating show that explores some of the world’s most intriguing artifacts, their histories, and the mysteries and fascinating stories that surround them. In season 5 episode 2, titled “Unexplained,” viewers are taken on a journey across the United States, visiting a variety of museums and exploring some of the more astonishing items on display.
One of the museums featured in the episode is the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois. An artifact from the museum takes us back to the year 1947 when a mysterious object crashed in Roswell, New Mexico. The artifact in question is a piece of metal that was found at the crash site, which was originally believed to have been part of a UFO. It is now considered to be one of the most significant pieces of evidence in the Roswell UFO incident and has fascinated conspiracy theorists for decades.
Another mysterious object examined in “Unexplained” is a collection of metallic spheres that were discovered in Kosmonavtov, Russia in 1974. These strange objects were found scattered throughout a remote region of the country and were initially thought to have been of alien origin. However, experts have since discovered that they were in fact remnant debris from a failed Russian satellite launch.
Traveling further afield, we are taken to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington D.C., where one of the nation’s most iconic landmarks is on display. That landmark is the famous Statue of Liberty, whose origins can be traced back to Europe and the French sculptor Frederic Bartholdi. However, it was the inventive genius of Gustave Eiffel, better known for his construction of the Eiffel Tower, that helped to bring the giant statue to life and make it an enduring symbol of freedom and democracy for the United States.
In a unique twist, “Unexplained” also features an intriguing unsolved mystery that lies at the heart of one of the world’s most celebrated paintings. The painting in question is Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, which is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Despite being one of the most studied pieces of art in history, the painting remains shrouded in mystery. Who is the enigmatic lady depicted in the painting, and what was her connection to da Vinci? Why did the artist take so much care in creating the smile that has bewildered viewers for centuries? “Unexplained” delves deep into the history of the painting, examining its many fascinating mysteries.
Finally, the episode concludes with a closer look at some of the bizarre and unexplained artifacts on display at the Museum of the Weird in Austin, Texas. The museum’s collection includes all manner of weird and wonderful items, from shrunken heads to a two-headed calf, and even a mummified mermaid! It’s a fascinating glimpse into the weird and wonderful world of the surreal.
As always, Mysteries at the Museum is a riveting and thought-provoking show that will appeal to anyone with a passion for history, science, and the unexplained. “Unexplained” is a must-watch episode that will leave viewers pondering the many mysteries of the world, from the origins of the universe to the secrets of ancient civilizations and everything in between.