The history of training circus animals goes back much farther than what we think of today. There was no striped tent, brass band, or trainers stepping into the ring. People have watched animal ...

This year marks 250 years since the start of modern circus. It was in 1768 that Philip Astley began his circus entertainment in Waterloo in London. To celebrate, here's the latest in our new series of ...

A new exhibit explores Petersburg’s circus past with rare artifacts, photos and stories at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential ...

Angela discovers why Circus World made Wisconsin a nationally renowned historic site and where the Ringling Brothers began in 1884. The museum features daily performances under the billowing big top — ...