acrobatics
Entertainment or cruelty: 25 vintage images from mobile menageries
The peak of popularity of mobile menageries is considered to be the XIX century: then it was an integral part of everyday entertainment, and even more so fairs and holiday performances in Europe and America. The conditions of keeping animals were not that bad – they often caused the death of exotic Pets. In our review today, there are 25 old photos taken in mobile menageries in different countries. Continue reading
Fatal “Ball of courage”: why a unique circus act became tragic for the Mayatsky family of artists
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The number ” 12 “became fatal for the Mayatsky circus performers: on January 12, 1963, the author of the unique attraction” Ball of courage”, motorcycle racer Peter Mayatsky fell from his motorcycle during the performance and was seriously injured. Exactly 12 years later, in the same city, on January 12, his wife and daughter also almost died while performing the same tricks. Continue reading
The history of the circus as a history of cruelty and mercy
The history of the circus can be viewed from different angles. For example, as a story of the gradual rejection of cruelty-from the bloodthirsty antiquity to our time, when the question arises whether to use intimidated animals in the arena. But the path to humanity still seems to be incomplete. Continue reading
