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 abruptly began to jig in the streets, apparently without any cause or provocation. Her frantic dancing continued for months, and soon Mass Hysteria others participated her in this peculiar spectacle. Thousands of

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