A STRASBOURG DANCING MANIA OF 1518

A Strasbourg Dancing Mania of 1518

In the autumn of 1518, the city of Strasbourg was gripped by a most peculiar and frightening phenomenon. A woman named Frau Troffea abruptly began to leap in the streets, apparently without any cause or provocation. Her uncontrollable dancing continued for days, and soon others joined her in this strange spectacle. Thousands of people, it is said,

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A Silent Sea of Protest: The 1917 Civil Rights Parade

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

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