A STRASBOURG DANCING MANIA OF 1518

In the summer 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 uncontrollable dancing continued for months, and soon others joined her in this peculiar spectacle. Thousands of people, it is

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