EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 34 MIN
The CREEPY Man Who Collected Circus Freaks
from Camp Gagnon · host Mark Gagnon
Today, we explore the life of P.T. Barnum—from his early life and the creation of freak shows to his lasting legacy. Welcome to History Camp! 🏕️ Shoutout to our sponsors: Mars Men -Visit https://mengotomars.com and get 50% Off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, and 3 Free Gifts with Code 'CAMP' at Checkout. Want the even WILDER theories? SIGN UP TO THE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/CampGagnon 👕🧢 Shop CAMP Merch: https://camp-rd.com/collections/ufo 🎟️ 🎫 Comedy Tour Tickets: https://markgagnonlive.com 🎩👽 Daily Dose Of History: https://www.dailytodayinhistory.com Timestamps: 0:00 Christos Back YAPPIN 1:20 P.T. Barnum’s Early Life 3:19 Purchasing Joice Heth 5:36 The Fiji Mermaid 8:32 William Henry Johnson 9:16 Conjoined Twins 11:24 Animal Attractions + Jumbo the Elephant 13:49 Pushback Against The Occult 16:28 Fake Giant Replica 17:20 Barnum & Bailey + Albino Brothers 19:58 Legacy of P.T. Barnum 21:41 Exploitation of People 24:27 Is Reality TV Manipulated? #foryou #history #freak #freakshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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