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 jig in the streets, obviously without any cause or provocation. Her uncontrollable dancing continued for months, and soon others followed her in this bizarre spectacle. Thousands of people, it is sai

As tempests of change swept across medieval Europe, so too did the destiny of fearsome Northmen begin to diminish. extensive raids and conquests had long dominated the seas gradually became less frequent. A myriad of reasons converged to precipitate this Norse Culture fall. Internal strife within the Viking clans divided their unity, while the exp

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 memorable that they become instantly recognizable. Check out a few of those unforgettable scenes: A iconic lightsaber duel between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of