Ep 97 - Side Show Freaks - Language, Disability, & Performing at the Turn of the Century

This week Rowan and Tracey come together to bring you the real history of the "freak show" performances of of the late 19th century. We talk about William Henry Johnson aka "Zip the Pinhead", Ella Harper aka "The Camel Girl", Chang and Eng Bunker aka "The Siamese Twins", and Annie Jones the "Bearded Lady".