THE STRASBOURG DANCING MANIA OF 1518

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

On July 28th, 1917, the streets of the Nation's Capital became a canvas 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 cry to the nation: Black Americans sought full recognition. Though silent, their presence was powerful. Men an