A 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 dance in the streets, seemingly without any cause or provocation. Her frantic dancing continued for weeks, and soon others participated her in this peculiar spectacle. Thousands of people, it is

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