In this episode we explore the dangerous lives of 3 incredible women who performed in the circus in the early 20th century. They are; trapeze artist Lilian Leizel, Wild cat performer Mabel Stark and world renowned equestrian May Wirth. Each of these women dominated their art form and garnered fame and respect in a period in history where there were few freedoms for women. 

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Sources 
https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2020/07/100-years-ago-the-women-who-ran-off-with-the-circus/
https://www.circusesandsideshows.com/performers/lillianleitzel.html
http://www.circopedia.org/May_Wirth
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/23/obituaries/mabel-stark-overlooked.html