THE STRASBOURG STRIFE OF 1518

The Strasbourg Strife of 1518

In the year of 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city of Strasbourg. Upon a sunny day, Frau Troffea, a woman lauded, was witnessed dancing in the streets violently. Her zeal was unmatched, and she danced unrelenting for days. Folklore spread like wildfire as others began by read more a similar urge to dance. Hundreds of the city joined i

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