Barnum's father died when he was 15 and he was determined to rise up from his poor living. He first bought a museum and made it into a live performance with animals. He would then partner with ...

This series illustrates the life and career of P.T. Barnum, America's greatest showman ... as he finds success promoting curiosities and attractions with panache and a judicious mix of truth ...

ON a cold February day in 1844, a small group of travellers disembarked their ship at the port of Liverpool. There was no welcoming party; no bands and banners and the visitors slipped silently ...