American Carnival: Barnum Project

Season 2.6 Temperance Advocate

Barnum’s temperance lecture will make you think twice about drinking alcohol.

Season 2.7 Grand National Baby Show

Beauty pageants, dog shows, and hot dog eating contests. Discover how all these national competitions began by taking a closer look at the 19th century Toddlers & Tiaras.

Season 2.8 The Iranistan

Step into the magnificent and elaborate home of the greatest showman, P.T.Barnum!

Season 2.9 Clock Company

Barnum’s life altering experience will make you adjust how you conduct business in the future.

Season 2.10 "What is it?"

Find out what --or who --P. T. Barnum really put on display. You’ll ask, “What is it?” And you won’t like the answer....

Season 2.11 Annie Jones, All-American Bearded Lady

You may have heard of Josephine Clofullia, but the swiss lady has nothing on the American born bearded lady! Come closer to hear the grand tale of the Esau child and her life of twists and turns in Barnum’s fantastical world.

Season 2.12 The Warren Sisters

The magnificent wedding between Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren took place on February 9th, 1863. Though the event was highly publicized what can you tell me about the life of Lavinia Warren? Listen in to discover more about who this little woman is...

Season 2.13 Downfall of the American Museum

Listen to the tragic story of the downfall of one of the most extraordinary places in New York, the place which boosted Barnum’s reputation.

Season 2.14 P. T. Barnum vs. Adam Forepaugh

Take a trip through history and learn of a rivalry that not only happened over a hundred years ago but is still happening today. 

Season 2.15 Joining the Traveling Circus

Who was Barnum before the circus? All the things you don’t know about Barnum

before he became a showman.