On Wednesday evening Mysteries of the Abandoned heads to Panama, to explore a stronghold that served as a defensive fortress for the Panama Canal, a strategic waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
This canal was a prized American possession, and the fortress was an integral part of its protection. The episode looks into the history of this formidable structure and its role in safeguarding American interests.
The episode also features an eccentric scientist who lived in a hilltop castle and claimed to have discovered an herbal remedy.
The show also examines the remnants of a ghostly German railroad that once divided a city. This railway, a symbol of a fractured past, still haunts the landscape.
Then in Bulgaria a mountain retreat provided a sanctuary of hope for its residents. This peaceful haven offered a respite from the challenges of the outside world, and its story is one of resilience and perseverance.
Mysteries of the Abandoned: Defenders of the Panama Canal airs on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 11:01 PM on Discovery.
