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  1. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

    The Circus returns January 2026. The Greatest Show On Earth® combines jaw-dropping moments, world-class performances, and incredible sights—all powered by a pop music …

  2. Circus - Wikipedia

    A shift in form has been credited with a revival of the circus tradition since the late 1970s, when a number of groups began to experiment with new circus formats and aesthetics, typically …

  3. Circus | Definition, History, Acts, & Facts | Britannica

    A circus is an entertainment or spectacle usually consisting of trained animal acts and exhibitions of human skill and daring. A circus is typically held in a circular performance area usually …

  4. History of Circus: From Ancient Roots to Controversial Sensation

    Apr 23, 2023 · The circus had a long journey from the Circus Maximus in Ancient Rome to the Cirque du Soleil today. While the modern circus has shed the ethical issues dragging it down …

  5. CIRCUS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CIRCUS is a large arena enclosed by tiers of seats on three or all four sides and used especially for sports or spectacles (such as athletic contests, exhibitions of …

  6. Circus History, Photos, News, Performers, Owners, Biographies

    Jan 30, 2026 · American circus history, list of circus performers and owners with biographies, thousands of circus photos, movies, circus news, traditions, information.

  7. Home - Circus Historical Society

    The Society’s membership includes a diverse selection of scholars, researchers, educators, archivists, curators, librarians, circus professionals and enthusiasts united with the common …

  8. History of Circus - From Ancient to First Modern Circus

    Circus is a name for a traveling company of performers. These performers are usually acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, although circuses have musicians, trapeze, and other stunt artists.

  9. SHORT HISTORY OF THE CIRCUS - Circopedia

    Astley's building featured a circular arena that he called the circle, or circus, and which would later be known as the ring. The circus ring, however, was not Astley's invention; it was …

  10. Why the Golden Age of the American Circus Began to Fade

    Jun 15, 2021 · As the U.S. entered WWI, the Ringling show employed about a thousand people—but forces that would reshape the circus industry were emerging.