THE STRASBOURG DANCING MANIA OF 1518

The 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 dance in the streets, apparently without any cause or provocation. Her uncontrollable dancing continued for weeks, and soon others participated her in this strange spectacle. Thousands of people,

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The 1917 Silent Parade for Civil Rights: A Sea of Silence

On July 28th, 1917, the streets of the Nation's Capital became a canvas of quiet defiance as thousands marched in the first Silent Parade for Civil Rights. Organized by advocates seeking justice, this historic procession sent a powerful statement to the nation: Black Americans deserved full recognition. Though silent, their presence was powerful. M

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