The Toronto Circus Riot saw clowns fight firefighters in a two-day battle royale

Some 17 people were charged in connection with the Toronto Circus Riot, but only one was convicted. Chief Sherwood would come ...

Nestled Between Chicago And Milwaukee Is A Lakeside Haven With Antique Shops, Eclectic Dining, And Murals

This small town with a fascinating history overflows with Wisconsin charm, boasting lakeside walks, eye-catching murals, and ...
The Register-Guard

Don’t send in the clowns: Creepy clown emerged from crass, bawdy circuses of the 19th century

Featuring Art the Clown as the main villain, Damien Leone’s new film “Terrifier 2” is so gruesome that there are reports of viewers vomiting and passing out in the theater. And every Halloween, you’ll ...
Salon

“Larger than life, but still true”: Where Pee-wee Herman fits in the history of American clowns

At the beginning of the 1988 film “Big Top Pee-wee,” the circus blows into town — literally, thanks to a wind-whipping storm — and lands on none other than Pee-wee Herman’s farm. Pee-wee (Paul Reubens ...
Salon

The creepy clown emerged from the crass and bawdy circuses of the 19th century

The scary clown has become a horror staple. Featuring Art the Clown as the main villain, Damien Leone’s new film “Terrifier 2” is so gruesome that there are reports of viewers vomiting and passing out ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Creepy clowns emerged from crass and bawdy circuses of 19th century

However, clowns have always had a dark side. Before the 20th century, clowns in American circuses were largely considered a form of adult entertainment. In my own research on the history of the ...