THE STRASBOURG DANCING MANIA OF 1518

The Strasbourg Dancing Mania of 1518

In the autumn of 1518, the city of Strasbourg was overwhelmed by a most Strasbourg peculiar and frightening phenomenon. A woman named Frau Troffea unexpectedly began to leap in the streets, obviously without any cause or provocation. Her uncontrollable dancing continued for months, and soon others followed her in this strange spectacle. Thousands

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The End of an Era

As storms of change swept across ancient Europe, so too did the destiny of Norse Culture the mighty Northmen begin to diminish. unparalleled raids and conquests had long dominated oceanic realms gradually became less frequent. A myriad of reasons converged to contribute to this decline. Factional disputes within the Viking clans fractured their un

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Legendary Movie Moments You Won't Forget

Movies have a unique ability to transport us to other worlds and create memories that last with us forever. Some moments in cinematic history are so memorable that they become instantly iconic. Let's a few of those unforgettable scenes: This iconic lightsaber duel between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jed

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