In the summer of 1518, the city of Strasbourg was gripped by a most peculiar and frightening phenomenon. A woman named Frau Troffea abruptly began to leap in the streets, seemingly without any cause or provocation. Her uncontrollable dancing continued for days, and soon others participated her in this peculiar spectacle. Thousands of people, it is
As tempests of change swept across historic Europe, so too did the fortunes of fearsome Northmen begin to wane. extensive raids and conquests had long dominated oceanic realms gradually became less frequent. A myriad of influences converged to precipitate this fall. Factional disputes within the Viking clans divided their unity, while the growing
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 powerful that they become instantly famous. Check out a few of those unforgettable scenes: This iconic lightsaber duel between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of th