Why we should all run away with the circus | Betsy Golden Kellem | TEDxSarasotaStep right up for a fascinating look at what the circus can teach us about identity, reinvention, and breaking society’s expectations. Entertainment historian Betsy Golden Kellem explores the surprising cultural impact of the nineteenth century… May 29 26May 29, 2026Video at TEDx YouTube
Circus History Live! Featuring 2026 Thayer Prize Winner Betsy Golden KellemThis episode of Circus History Live! features the 2026 Stuart Thayer Prize winner, author and historian Betsy Golden Kellem. The episode was hosted by CHS vice president Chris Berry. Learn more about Betsy: https://betsygoldenkellem.com/ Order your… Oct 19 26October 19, 2026Video at Circus Historical Society YouTube
Lavinia Warren, The "Fairy Wedding", and the Birth of Celebrity CultureIn this live-recorded lecture, Betsy Golden Kellem shares the story of Lavinia Warren. Warren, a Massachusetts schoolteacher who as an adult stood shy of three feet tall, became one of America’s first bona fide celebrities. With the wit and the fire… Jun 09 21June 09, 2021Video at The Ringling YouTube
The Story of Millie-Christine McKoy: Contemporary Questions about the Historic CircusIn this live-recorded lecture by scholar Betsy Golden Kellem, we learn more about Millie-Christine McCoy, conjoined twins born into slavery who ultimately took agency over her own identity and used it to become wealthy and influential in her… Mar 22 21March 22, 2021Video at The Ringling YouTube
