THE STRASBOURG DANCING MANIA OF 1518

In the spring of 1518, the city of Strasbourg was consumed by a most peculiar and frightening phenomenon. A woman named Frau Troffea suddenly began to leap in the streets, seemingly without any cause or provocation. Her frantic dancing continued for days, and soon others participated her in this bizarre spectacle. Thousands of people, it is said,

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