circus
A Ringling Bros. relative is keeping the American circus alive
John Ringling North II is keeping the American circus tradition alive by running the Kelly Miller Circus.
Lost Photos of Clowns from the 70s
Veteran photographer Jill Freedman gives us a glimpse of life with a traveling circus.
We Asked Scientists Why Clowns Freak Us the Hell Out
Since there's a new It coming out, we thought we'd get mentally prepared.
Photos of the Teens Who Spend Their Summers Working at the Circus
We spoke to photographer Nick Warner about the necessity of the town's greatest pride.
As Ringling Bros. Closes, Circus Workers Are Left Scrambling for New Jobs
The iconic circus is shutting down after years of animal rights protests over its treatment of elephants, and longtime employees are now panicking over how they will support themselves.
The Horrifying True Story of the Black Brothers Forced to Become Circus Freaks
In the new book 'Truevine,' journalist Beth Macy details their mother's three-decade quest to get her boys back.
Real Clowns Are Pissed That Evil Clowns Are Giving Them a Bad Rap
The terrifying clown hysteria sweeping both Carolinas has some professional party clowns hanging up their red noses for good.
Sad Animal Clowns Pitch a Tent Against Animal Cruelty
Norwegian artist Hama Woods imparts a moody tone to a handful of zany creatures.
YARN Documentary Weaves a History of Art, Wool, and Activism
The film, which opens tomorrow in LA, follows four textile artists who are using their craft to make art in the most unlikely of places.
Paul Oakenfold Performed a One-Off with the Circus Group Fuerza Bruta
Watch a short clip of the performance.
Sideshow Performer Who Was Never Supposed to Live Still Defies All Odds
"If I'm going to die in the next five years, I don't want to be connected to tubes, I don't want to make myself sick, so I'm just going to see what happens with this."