Lifestyle
A Sunday at Circus Vargas in California begins with a Mass from Father Frank Cancro and ends with performer Daniel Eguino riding a motorcycle in the Globe of Death.
Sept. 19, 2024
Letters to the Editor
The Republican Party’s entertainment- and resentment-fueled populist politics distract the people from what actually matters to them and will lead to national decline.
Sept. 15, 2023
California
California lawmakers moved to ban circuses with wild animals under a bill approved by the state Legislature on Wednesday.
Sept. 11, 2019
Television
In this Peacock series starring Anthony Hopkins, ancient Roman high jinks are revisited once again, with a special emphasis on chariot racing.
July 18, 2024
World & Nation
A 6-month-old lion cub named Freya who was rescued from the wildlife trade in Lebanon has been relocated to a sanctuary in South Africa.
July 3, 2024
Politics
More a Trump tribute than political convening, the Republican National Convention closed out Thursday with an hourlong speech from The Don full of lies, ramblings and ego.
July 19, 2024
If you plan to watch a circus in Mexico’s capital, you better really like clowns and acrobats.
June 9, 2014
Opinion
Why elephants need circuses and zoos
Nov. 29, 2012
Thirty-three lions rescued from circuses in Peru and Colombia are heading back to their homeland to live out the rest of their lives in a private sanctuary in South Africa.
April 30, 2016
Travel & Experiences
Re “Ringling without the rings,” editorial, Jan. 11 There’s nothing more disarming or revealing than humor, and this piece contains one of the best commentaries I’ve seen on the antiquated practice of using animals in the circus.
Jan. 16, 2006