A 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 suddenly began to leap in the streets, apparently without any cause or provocation. Her wild dancing continued for days, and soon others joined her in this strange spectacle. Thousands of people, it is said, became t

On July 28th, 1917, the streets of New York City became a tableau of quiet defiance as thousands marched in the maiden Silent Parade for Civil Rights. Organized by advocates seeking fairness, this historic procession sent a powerful message to the nation: Black Americans deserved full recognition. Though silent, their presence was resounding. Men a