THE STRASBOURG DANCING MANIA OF 1518

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

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