In the autumn of 1518, the city of Strasbourg was overwhelmed 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 frantic dancing continued for months, and soon others joined her in this peculiar spectacle. Thousands of people, it is said, f

As the winds of change swept across historic Europe, so too did the fate of fearsome Northmen begin to fade. unparalleled raids and conquests which previously dominated trade routes gradually faltered. A myriad of influences converged to bring about this fall. Factional disputes within the Viking clans fractured their unity, while the expansion of

Movies have a powerful ability to transport us to other worlds and create memories that last with us forever. Some moments in cinematic history are so powerful that they become instantly iconic. 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 the J