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  1. Circus - Wikipedia

    A shift in form has been credited with a revival of the circus tradition since the late 1970s, when a number of groups began to experiment with new circus formats and aesthetics, typically …

  2. Circus | Definition, History, Acts, & Facts | Britannica

    A circus is an entertainment or spectacle usually consisting of trained animal acts and exhibitions of human skill and daring. A circus is typically held in a circular performance area usually …

  3. History of Circus: From Ancient Roots to Controversial ...

    Apr 23, 2023 · The circus had a long journey from the Circus Maximus in Ancient Rome to the Cirque du Soleil today. While the modern circus has shed the ethical issues dragging it down …

  4. CIRCUS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CIRCUS is a large arena enclosed by tiers of seats on three or all four sides and used especially for sports or spectacles (such as athletic contests, exhibitions of …

  5. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

    PLAY CIRCUS AT HOME Activities, DIY crafts for kids, performer tutorials and other fun ways to bring the circus to life at home. LEARN MORE

  6. History of Circus - From Ancient to First Modern Circus

    Circus is a name for a traveling company of performers. These performers are usually acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, although circuses have musicians, trapeze, and other stunt artists.

  7. Circus - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    The Latin word circus comes from the Greek word kirkos, meaning “circle" or "ring”. [1] The first circus in Rome was the Circus Maximus, in the valley between the Palatine and Aventine hills.