THIS STRASBOURG DANCING MANIA OF 1518

In the spring of 1518, the city of Strasbourg was gripped by a most peculiar and frightening phenomenon. A woman named Frau Troffea unexpectedly began to leap in the streets, obviously without any cause or provocation. Her uncontrollable dancing continued for days, and soon others followed her in this strange spectacle. Thousands of people, it is

On July 28th, 1917, the streets of Washington D.C. became a tableau of quiet defiance as thousands marched in the first Silent Parade for Civil Rights. Organized by advocates seeking justice, this historic procession sent a powerful message to the nation: Black Americans sought full citizenship. Though silent, their presence was unforgettable. Men