Circus performer Julia Pastrana: Were crowds fascinated by her talent or her appearance?

Carol Birch’s novel Orphans of the Carnival tells the true story of Julia Pastrana.

31 August 2016

4 minutes

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Woman's Hour—Hypertrichosis, 'Cuckoo Kids' law', Discrimination, Racist abuse

What abuse are black women experiencing on social media in the UK?
Duration: 05:56

Do female geniuses underplay their intelligence?
Duration: 06:28
Are women really settling for ‘subpar’ relationships?
Duration: 01:04
Brain fog: ‘I felt like this was a massive failure. I was embarrassed’
Duration: 01:29
Parent and baby walking group: ‘It’s like reconnecting with your identity'
Duration: 01:50