Like many readers, I find old carousels fascinating. They elicit memories of cotton candy and the magic of childhood. In fact, I love them so much, I once bought a carousel and owned it for four years ...

Presenting a roundup of the 10 oldest carousels operating in the USA turned out to be a dicey proposition. Unlike roller coasters, which have also been delighting riders for many generations, it can ...

Taking a ride on a carousel can induce Mary Poppin-like fantasies and smiles for young and old. But you might not know that the carousel’s history has a not-so-child-like-past --developed first as ...

Jane's Carousel sits between the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges and is housed in a $9-million-dollar transparent acrylic box. The restoration by artist Jane Walentas ...

Who knew that the simple carousel, now a kids' fairground ride, had such a long history? According to the International Independent Showmen’s Museum, the word “carousel” derives from "little war," a ...