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Daniel Mesta

Daniel Mesta is a curator, creator and communicator who consults for libraries, theaters and museums. He specializes in the history of theater, opera and circus. He earned his BA in Theater Arts and Russian Studies from Brigham Young University, and is completing his MA in International Relations at the European University at St. Petersburg, Russia.

Member since: Aug 30, 2022

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Articles by Daniel Mesta

Uncovering the Truth Behind Barnum’s Circassian Beauties Hoax

The Circassian Beauties were one of P.T. Barnum’s most captivating hoaxes. Furnished with exotic names, scandalous backstories, and voluminous hairstyles, these women offered a glimpse into an imagined Circassia.