THE STRASBOURG DANCING MANIA OF 1518

In the autumn of 1518, the city of Strasbourg was consumed by a most peculiar and frightening phenomenon. A woman named Frau Troffea suddenly began to dance in the streets, obviously without any cause or provocation. Her frantic dancing continued for days, and soon others followed her in this bizarre spectacle. Thousands of people, it is said, wer

On July 28th, 1917, the streets of New York City became a canvas of quiet defiance as thousands marched in the inaugural Silent Parade for Civil Rights. Organized by activist seeking justice, this historic procession sent a powerful statement to the nation: Black Americans yearned full participation. Though silent, their presence was resounding. Me