The Boston Globe

‘Mermaid’ to go on display at Harvard museum — but she’s no Ariel

It has a scaly tail with long, jagged spikes, and ribs that protrude from its midsection. Its head is akin to the skull of a monkey’s, with piranha-like teeth that stick out of its jaw. And the arms?
BroadwayWorld

Photos: Clay McLeod Chapman's FEEJEE MERMAID Premieres At The Flea

Drops in the Vase is presenting the World Premiere of FEEJEE MERMAID by Clay McLeod Chapman. FEEJEE MERMAID is set on the eve of the 19th Annual International Taxidermy Championships. See photos from ...
BroadwayWorld

World Premiere of FEEJEE MERMAID by Clay McLeod Chapman to be Presented at The Flea

Clay McLeod Chapman digs into the dusty steamer trunk of mono-stories from his cult indie theater fave The Pumpkin Pie Show, resuscitating some old faves to send chills down the audience's spine ...
Discover Magazine

Fraud, Deception And Lies: How Discovery's Shark Week Became The Greatest Show On Earth

Discover the shocking truth behind P.T. Barnum's Feejee mermaid and its role in publicity stunts like Discovery's Shark Week. P.T. Barnum's Feejee mermaid—perhaps Animal Planet will feature it in ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Lewis Lapham: Ugly Mermaid, Bearded Lady Made Barnum Rich

She was not a beauty, the Feejee mermaid, but millions paid 25 cents to enter Phineas Taylor Barnum’s American Museum to see her. (To listen to the podcast, click here.) ...