The circus was the most popular form of entertainment for centuries, but it didn't start with a bag of popcorn and a souvenir cup. The history of The Greatest Show On Earth is a twisted one--one filled with actual blood, sweat, and tears. Those who had the misfortune to be the butt of the joke could harness hatred in their heart that would lead them to do the unthinkable. Listen in as Hannah and Lacie discuss the darkest secrets from under the big top. Not everyone makes it out alive.
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-https://cdapress.com/news/2022/jan/09/history-corner/
-https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-story-of-circus#slideshow=58613815&slide=0
-https://circushalloffame.com/history-of-the-circus/
-https://www.worldhistory.org/Circus_Maximus/
-https://priceonomics.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-circus-freakshows/