THIS STRASBOURG DANCING MANIA OF 1518

In the spring of 1518, the city of Strasbourg was overwhelmed by a most peculiar and frightening phenomenon. A woman named Frau Troffea suddenly began to jig in the streets, seemingly without any cause or provocation. Her wild dancing continued for months, and soon others followed her in this peculiar spectacle. Thousands of people, it is said, fe

On July 28th, 1917, the streets of New York City became a canvas of quiet defiance as thousands marched in the first Silent Parade for Civil Rights. Organized by leaders seeking fairness, this historic gathering sent a powerful message to the nation: Black Americans sought full citizenship. Though silent, their presence was resounding. Men and wome