Exorcism, Honey Island Swamp Monster, The Real James Bond

Among the salvaged items that make up the surreal playground of St. Louis, Missouri's, City Museum, is a 3-foot tall copper cross. Where did it once rest? And what notorious paranormal event took place beneath its shadows? Louisiana's Abita Mystery House, holds some of the state's most peculiar artifacts...including the molding of a bizarre footprint, one man claims is the mark of a strange bayou beast. So, what creature is reported to have made this impression? Of the all the fascinating spy gadgets at The International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C., one innocuous item may be the most intriguing - a simple cigar box. What's the story behind this sterling silver container? And how is it linked the 20th century's greatest fictional secret agent, James Bond? Housed at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is what seems like a simple, oak barrel. What precious commodity did it contain? And what secrets does it unearth about a French exploration ship's disappearance?Reserved at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History is a small coat decorated with military honors. What heroic war veteran wore this tiny uniform? And what acts of valor did he perform to earn his medals?On display at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a small vial of a vaccine that played a role in an audacious medical experiment. So, who invented this serum? And how did he test it?For even more Mysteries at the Museum, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/mystery to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.