Captain William George Auger was Born in Cardiff, Wales on December 27, 1882 to parents of average size. By fourteen, George already stood over 6 feet in height. As an adult, Auger was often billed at standing over 8 feet in height however his true stature was much more honest at around seven and a half. As a young man, George Auger served ...
Unlike many of her bearded lady contemporaries - the Baroness Sidonia de Barcsy was a genuine member of a royal family. Sidonia was born whisker-free on May 1, 1866 in Hungary. She remained sans mane until shortly after she gave birth to her son at the ...
At one point in history every circus, carnival, and vaudeville hall had a strongman on hand to astound spectators. The image of a mustachioed man clad strongman smiling in leopard print while hoisting a bending barbell high aloft is still synonymous with circuses. The spectacles these men provided ranged from the highly impressive the the borderline ...
There are a handful of human marvels and freaks who seem to transcend time, culture and societal norms. These truly unique few become forever recognizable and iconic to the general public. Joseph Merrick, The Elephant Man will be forever famous due to his unforgettable visage. Likewise,
Katherine M. Smith, was born into a poor Chicago family on October 29, 1882. Like her two older brothers and her younger sister, ‘Kittie’ was a rather unremarkable girl and completely intact and average. That was until a sinister incident transpired and rendered her armless. At the age of nine, Kittie’s mother suddenly passed away and she was left ...
