The 1855 Clown Riots | One of Canada’s Strangest Riots
We're Not Experts - Two Amateurs Muddle Through History by Sarah Smith & James Nason
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In this episode, Sarah and James explore the strange true story of the in Toronto.
What started as a fight 'over a hat' soon escalated into violence, unrest, and large-scale disorder involving rival groups, firefighters, and angry crowds.
But beneath the bizarre name lies a fascinating glimpse into life in 19th century Canada — a world shaped by rivalry, public spectacle, and tensions that could quickly spill into chaos.
Join us as we unpack one of the strangest public disturbances in Canadian history.
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Weird historyhistory podcastsocial historybizarre history1855 clown riotsToronto historyCanadian historystrange historical events19th century Canadaclown riots
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