Museums are where America displays its treasures – important and sometimes strange remnants of the momentous events that have shaped our history. And behind each artifact are secrets waiting to be revealed.
EPISODE 1
The Spy That Saved Washington, The Monster in the Egg and Hatfields and McCoys
A British plot to assassinate George Washington; the bizarre trial of a rooster that hatched an egg; a musical invention.
EPISODE 2
Miracle on the Hudson, For the Love of Lady Liberty and Dawn of the Synth
The Miracle on the Hudson River; uncovering the origin of a legendary statue; a musical invention that struck a major chord.
EPISODE 3
Boston Marathon Cheat, Beast of Bodmin and the Naked President
One of the most audacious hoaxes in sports history; the preserved remains of a terrifying beast; a watch linked to a presidential scandal.
EPISODE 4
Man on Wire, Bigger is Better and Filipino Follies
The greatest high-wire stunt in history; Thomas Jefferson actions to preserve America's reputation; one of the most bizarre hoaxes the world has ever seen.
EPISODE 5
Prehistoric Mystery Meat, The Invention of TP and Antony and Cleopatra
The truth behind a culinary caper that stunned the world; a toilet that inspired a taboo-busting invention; a sculpture behind the most tragic love story of all time.
EPISODE 6
White House Water, Queen of the Mist and the Real Holy Grail
A string of mysterious deaths in the White House; a woman takes a pioneering plunge; an ancient chalice that could be the Holy Grail.
Seth Porges
Katherine Alcock
Lawrence Derx
Loren Coleman
Kyle Merker
Don Wildman
Nicola Moody
Dominic Stobart
David E. Gerber
