Circus World Museum and the Untold History of the Circus

Death defying stunts, murder, scheming, and religous fanaticism? We must be talking about the Circus this week! In Episode 5, we explore the home of the original Ringling Brothers Circus, now called Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Stay tuned for the unbelievable stories behind one of America's most unique pieces of history.

This is a video version of Interstate Odyssey Podcast written, produced, and recorded by Sophie Peterson.

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[caramelapplejollyrancher]

please post more!! this podcast is scratching such a niche itch i adore it

[FTY]

It's worth noting that the freak shows and the circus were actually separate although they performed in the same area. The freak show was the sideshow outside the tent

[dudumcpoops]

i’m so glad i found this account!!! i grew up in wisconsin and now live in chicago as an adult!! i’ve been to so many of these spots in the driftless!! keep up the good work i’m binging all ur content :))

[dudumcpoops]

please do more midwestern oddity/road side attraction vids!!

[NineteenEighty]

Super underrated channel! Keep these coming.

[FTY]

The reason why there is so many horror movies about clowns and the circuses is because the internet doesn't like the competition they want everybody on tiktok. Have a look at most circus videos and you'll see there's very few comments because they remove them

[HolyCross]

You know, you shouldn't handicap yourself with Tiger King as a reference to animal treatment within the circus. Because I'm positive that there are some animal distributors that genuinely treat the animals distributed with great care and respect and never resort to using cruelty methods like with Tiger King.

Plus, if you recall from the 2 part American Experience Circus documentary, there are accounts of many elephants and their trainers within the circus, having very tender friendly relationships. Something to consider.

[rogerestill]

One circus movie you need to watch is "The Greatest Show on Earth" it's a woderful movie and it fully captures the magic and the wonder of the circus as it once was.

[jonpult]

Lietzel died in Europe, not on Barnum and Bailey (which was already combined with Ringling by then)

[FTY]

Ok third comment I think that's rather condescending to say circuses are for children only they were family entertainment which is why it was so popular right up until the time the animal rights groups lied about the conditions of the animals and had this show when many others closed

[fisherdog]

They don't have elephants at the museum anymore.