Human oddities

Once popular, until changes in attitudes led to the decline of freak shows as a form of popular entertainment, check out the complete freak show history.

Wikipedia article about Chang and Eng Bunker

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Giacomo and Giovanni Batista Tocci are something of a strange enigma. Despite being enormously popular with both the public and the medical community during their career, little is actually know about the joined siblings. Furthermore, what is known is often confused and contradicted by various sources. What is certain is that the brothers were

Born without legs, Mademoiselle Gabrielle far more than just a freak show attraction. She was a refined lady among freaks.

We are the home of The Mütter Museum. The museum was founded in 1863 by College Fellow Dr. Thomas Dent Mütter.

In the 19th and most of the 20th century, humankind’s obsession with all things weird and freaky could only be satisfied with a trip to the circus freak show. There, our ancestors could ogle people afflicted with skin conditions, deformities, and eccentricities, and sometimes people who just happened to be from another culture that the […]

Once popular, until changes in attitudes led to the decline of freak shows as a form of popular entertainment, check out the complete freak show history.

The fetus child in a glass oddity curio is a unique and intriguing specimen, often showcased in curiosity cabinets or oddities collections. Encased in transparent material, it serves as a thought-provoking display, sparking discussions about human anatomy, life, and the intersection of science and art. These curiosities are crafted to evoke a sense of wonder and contemplation, challenging traditional perceptions and inviting viewers to explore the boundaries between morbidity and…

(Images from Scientific American article Jan 13, 1906) January 13, 1906 edition of Scientific American. A CLEVER MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL AUTOMATON. An interesting, novel, and pseudo-scientific attraction has recently been entertaining London audiences at the Hippodrome variety theater. This is a cleverly-constructed figure which apparently walks and writes automatically. It is called Enigmarelle," and is seemingly … Read More "1904 – Enigmarelle – Alba Root / Frederick Ireland"