THIS STRASBOURG DANCING MANIA OF 1518

This 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 unexpectedly began to leap 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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A Silent Sea of Protest: The 1917 Civil Rights Parade

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

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