Not anymore. For many sufferers of crippling coulrophobia — a term for “fear of clowns,” derived from the ancient Greek word for “one who goes on stilts” — this is no joke.

According to stilt maker Gary Ensmenger, stilts have been helping sideshow entertainers walk tall for over 600 years, creating a playful twist on physical reality and elevating street performance ...

Players on stilts and rodeo clowns: What to expect when Savannah Bananas come to Indy IndyStar Sports Tue, Jun 27, 2023 · 5 min read ...

Stilts have been used for centuries to protect homes from bad weather. In Vietnam, for example, many people still live in elevated houses similar to those used 4,000 years ago.

National Walk on stilts day is observed on July 27, 2024, to reach new heights. Know more about the day below.

This Clown Takes You Behind the Scenes at the World’s Best Circuses 5 minute read Lucky Irani Circus Circus tent in Khanpur, Sindh, Pakistan. Lukas Berger ...

Dakota 'Stilts' Albritton almost didn't become world's tallest baseball player for Savannah Bananas. His parents helped make sure he did ...

A Christmas present from parents trying to one-up themselves changed Dakota Albritton’s life, and the Savannah Bananas’ trajectory.

The first stilt houses were built off the coast of Port Richey between 1916 and 1918. They were originally erected as shelters for fishermen.

MILWAUKEE - The Great Circus Parade wound its way through downtown Sunday as film star Leslie Nielsen, stilt walkers and exotic animals showed off for thousands of spectators, some of whom camped ...

Our story this week: Melanie Hamlett, yearning for the endless, intoxicating adventure of South America found herself couch surfing into a house full of clowns. Literal clowns. Bipolar ...