A STRASBOURG DANCING MANIA OF 1518

A Strasbourg Dancing Mania of 1518

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

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The End of an Era

As tempests of change swept across medieval Europe, so too did the fortunes of fearsome Northmen begin to wane. unparalleled raids and conquests had long dominated the seas gradually became less frequent. A myriad of reasons converged to contribute to this decline. Internal strife within the Viking clans fractured their unity, while the rising pow

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Iconic Movie Moments You Won't Forget

Movies have a unique ability to transport us to other worlds and create memories that stay with us forever. Some moments in cinematic history are so powerful that they become instantly famous. Let's a few of those unforgettable scenes: A iconic lightsaber duel between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi" T

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