THIS STRASBOURG DANCING MANIA OF 1518

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

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