THIS STRASBOURG DANCING MANIA OF 1518

This 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 unexpectedly began to dance in the streets, obviously without Dance Plague any cause or provocation. Her frantic dancing continued for weeks, and soon others followed her in this bizarre spectacle. Thousands of people

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The Fall of the Vikings

As storms of change swept across medieval Europe, so too did the fate of the mighty Northmen begin to wane. unparalleled raids and conquests which previously dominated trade routes gradually lost their momentum. A myriad of influences converged to contribute to this decline. Internal strife within the Viking clans divided their unity, while the gr

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Unforgettable Movie Moments You Won't Forget

Movies have a powerful ability to transport us to other worlds and create memories that stay with us forever. Some moments in cinematic history are so memorable that they become instantly recognizable. 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 th

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