In the summer of 1518, the city of Strasbourg was consumed 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 wild dancing continued for days, and soon others followed her in this bizarre spectacle. Thousands of people, it is said, fell vic… Read More

As tempests of change swept across historic Europe, so too did the destiny of powerful Northmen begin to wane. unparalleled raids and conquests which previously dominated trade routes gradually became less frequent. A myriad of reasons converged to bring about this fall. Internal strife within the Viking clans fractured their unity, while the risi… Read More

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 memorable that they become instantly famous. Here'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 Jed… Read More