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 peculiar and frightening phenomenon. A woman named Bizarre Events Frau Troffea abruptly began to jig in the streets, seemingly without any cause or provocation. Her frantic dancing continued for months, and soon others participated her in this bizarre spectacle. Thousands of p

read more

The Twilight of the Northmen

As storms of change swept across medieval Europe, so too did the destiny of the mighty Northmen begin to wane. unparalleled raids and conquests which previously dominated oceanic realms gradually became less frequent. A myriad of influences converged to precipitate this fall. Factional disputes within the Viking clans weakened their unity, while t

read more

Legendary Movie Moments You Won't Forget

Movies have a special ability to transport us to other worlds and create memories that stay with us forever. Some moments in cinematic history are so captivating that they become instantly recognizable. Here's a few of those unforgettable scenes: The iconic lightsaber duel between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return o

read more