Mysteries at the Monument

Don gazes upon a mammoth, probes an iconic landmark and bare camp.

Don investigates a sculpture of a suspicious saint with a dubious past, visits a fanciful fortress at the center of a strange tale and explores the spectacular caverns that inspired a covert military operation.

Don examines an sculpture of a death-defying chicken, gazes upon a lonely island outpost that witnessed unspeakable horrors and explores a spectacular park linked to a preacher who shocked the world with her scandalous tale.

Don investigates the fishy disappearance of a sacred effigy, explores the truth behind the first African-American baseball player and examines the statue of a New York mayor who looked to restore law and order using a vegetable.

Don investigates a sinister schoolteacher, explores the David and Goliath tale of New York's newsboys and examines a life-sized bronze statue of a pioneering explorer who dared to reach for the stars.

Don inspects a bizarre sculpture that commemorates an otherworldly event, visits the world's smallest skyscraper that was at the heart of an outrageous scam and marvels at an engineering wonder inspired by an eccentric emperor.

Don investigates a mysterious dancer that cost a Bavarian king his home, a 16-foot statue of Vladimir Lenin in an unusual location and a courageous yet disgusting medical experiment.

Don explores a colossal mountain where a hero in disguise took on the KKK, investigates the grave of a controversial politician and takes in a bridge that found itself at the center of the struggle for civil rights.

Don investigates an ambitious scientist who once tried to play god, the tale of a Godzilla-like creature and a man who shocked and changed the public's perception of alien life.

Don explores the grave of a blind slave whose musical talents led to a custody battle, investigates the birthplace of the inventor of the Tommy gun and examines the origins of the snowboard.

Don examines one of the most audacious escapes from slavery of all time, a majestic oak tree linked to stories of witchcraft and an odd-looking device that forever changed our understanding of life.

Don explores a mansion built on the back of the sweetest of swindles, a town that was terrorized by a mechanical monster and a violent uprising in NYC's Central Park that left it changed forever.

Don explores tales of conspiracy and lies involving one of the nation's best-loved presidents, the incredible story of the last bare-knuckle boxing match and the brains behind America's first spy ring.