Discovery’s “Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America” returns this Wednesday, and if the season premiere is anything to go by, viewers are in for some truly unsettling stories. The series, which explores decaying structures and forgotten sites across the US, often uncovers more than just crumbling brick and rusted metal. It unearths fragments of history, whispers of lives lived, and sometimes, as in “The Cult Hotel,” something far more sinister.
This week’s episode takes us to a former worldwide communications facility, a place once humming with the exchange of information, now overtaken by a dangerous cult. The juxtaposition of a site meant to connect the world with a group that likely sought to isolate itself adds a particular chill to the narrative. But the unsettling discoveries don’t end there. The episode also examines a clandestine arsenal packed with incredibly destructive weapons, a hidden history that makes you wonder what other secrets lie dormant beneath the surface of America. And just to round things out, “The Cult Hotel” takes a look at a seemingly ordinary inn with a surprising, and potentially unsettling, past.
“Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America” excels at weaving together historical context and present-day exploration, giving these forgotten places a voice. Tune in to Discovery on Wednesday, April 23rd at 11:00 PM ET to explore the stories behind these ghostly remnants.
