In the autumn of 1518, the city of Strasbourg was overwhelmed by a most peculiar and frightening phenomenon. A woman named Frau Troffea unexpectedly began to jig in the streets, obviously without any cause or provocation. Her wild dancing continued for weeks, and soon others participated her in this peculiar spectacle. Thousands of people, it is s
As storms of change swept across medieval Europe, so too did the fortunes of powerful Northmen begin to fade. extensive raids and conquests had long dominated oceanic realms gradually became less frequent. A myriad of influences converged to precipitate this fall. Internal strife within the Viking clans divided their unity, while the expansion of
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 iconic. 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"