Series synopsis
Mysteries at the Monument, also known as Monumental Mysteries is an American documentary television series that premiered on Travel Channel on May 9, 2013. It ended on September 25, 2015. It stars Don Wildman.
Host Don Wildman takes viewers around the country without having to leave the comforts of home, visiting national parks, statues, and memorials to reveal the history and mysteries that surround these treasures. Whether it be a mysterious disappearance, an unsolved murder or an unexplained haunting, the show reveals secrets and information about each monument leaving the viewer with the a deeper understanding of these important places but often overlooked pieces of American history.
Premise
Host Don Wildman takes viewers around the country without having to leave the comforts of home, visiting national parks, statues, and memorials to reveal the history and mysteries that surround these treasures. Whether it be a mysterious disappearance, an unsolved murder or an unexplained haunting, the show reveals secrets and information about each monument leaving the viewer with the a deeper understanding of these important places but often overlooked pieces of American history.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Don Wildman as Host
Guest cast
- Deborah Blum as Self - Author
- Megan Miller as Betsy
- Alex Carmine as Man with Phil Kaufman
- Merritt Chase as Jack Parsons
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | May 9, 2013 | August 8, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 13 | June 13, 2014 | September 5, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 13 | July 3, 2015 | September 25, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Teen Vampire, King of Cons, Alcatraz Don Wildman examines the tombstone of a young woman may have haunted a small New England town, exposes the man behind one of New York City's most elaborate and historic scams, and visits the country's most infamous prison. |
May 9, 2013 |
| 2 |
Sickness of the Brooklyn Bridge, Gram Parsons Coffin Heist Host Don Wildman visits an iconic bridge, examines a twisted and beautiful marble sculpture that commemorates an out-of-this world event, and heads to a vast desert to investigate the last days of a legendary rock star. |
May 16, 2013 |
| 3 |
Smoky the Yorkie, Golden Gate Bridge, Oakville Blobs Host Don Wildman visits a memorial to a dog that became a celebrated war hero, examines an iconic bridge shrouded in tragedy, and heads to a state forest where an unidentified substance threatened an entire community. |
May 23, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lucy the Elephant, Capitol Bomber, Hitler in Hollywood Don Wildman encounters a majestic mammoth that boasts an incredible tale of survival; investigates an iconic landmark that was at the center of terrifying explosive attacks; and unveils an abandoned camp with a sinister past. |
June 13, 2014 |
| 2 |
St. Urho, Mystery Castle, Bat Bombs Don Wildman investigates a sculpture of a suspicious saint with a dubious past; visits a fortress at the center of a strange tale of secrecy, discovery, and death; and explores spectacular caverns and its multitude of bats. |
June 20, 2014 |
| 3 |
Headless Chicken, Boon Island, Sister Aimee Host Don Wildman examines an unusual sculpture of a death-defying creature; gazes upon a lonely outpost built atop an island that witnessed unspeakable horrors; and explores a spectacular park linked to a preacher. |
June 27, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stone of Destiny; The Day Niagara Falls Shut Off; The Madness of Mary Todd Host Don Wildman visits the famous London church that set the stage for an audacious heist, treks to a natural wonder that Mother Nature herself threatened to shut down, and visits a prison that once housed a famous First Lady . |
July 3, 2015 |
| 2 |
Freedom Balloon, First Film Star, Therapy Dog Don examines a barrier that gave rise to one of history’s most daring escapes; gazes upon a star that honors a founding figure of Hollywood’s celebrity culture; and admires the statue of a pioneering psychiatrist who inspired another lifesaving type of therapy. |
July 10, 2015 |
| 3 |
Harlem Hellfighters, Resurrected Jockey, Invention of Braille Host Don Wildman heads to Harlem to view a memorial dedicated to World War I heroes, ventures to a California racetrack where a jockey beats death, and travels to the Pantheon in Paris to pay respect to a great man. |
July 17, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Travel Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 9, 2013 |
| Last aired | September 25, 2015 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |