THIS STRASBOURG DANCING MANIA OF 1518

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

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