THIS STRASBOURG DANCING MANIA OF 1518

This Strasbourg Dancing Mania of 1518

In the autumn 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, obviously without any cause or provocation. Her frantic dancing continued for months, and soon others followed her in this peculiar spectacle. Thousands of people, it is sai

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

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

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