The Extraordinary Life of the Siamese Twins: Chang and Eng Bunker [S6.E22]

We dive back into history with the remarkable story of
Chang and Eng Bunker, more famously known as the Siamese
Twins.


Born and raised in Samut Songkhram province just south of
Bangkok, they had a fateful encounter with a Scottish trader by
the name of Robert Hunter - himself an interesting fellow - and
their lives were never the same. Siam at the time was little more
than a vague backwater "somewhere in Asia" and because of their
unique condition, the twins agreed to follow Hunter to the US and
go on tour. It was not an easy life, as they fought against
racial stereotypes and the fear that people of the time had
against anyone with such an unusual condition, but they
persevered, learning English and eventually striking out on their
own to control their own destinies. This was just the beginning
of a remarkable adventure that saw them get into bar brawls,
argue with doctors, travel the world, and find fame, fortune and
love.


Check out the episode of Mobituaries
here, which visits one of the Bunker family
reunions, as well as this trailer for a TV show
called Extraordinary Siamese Story: Chang and
Eng.


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