When Dancing Turned Deadly: The Plague of 1518
Update: 2025-09-21
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In the summer of 1518, the streets of Strasbourg filled with a haunting sight — hundreds of people dancing uncontrollably, some until they collapsed and even died. Known as The Dancing Plague, this bizarre event has baffled historians for centuries. Was it mass hysteria? Poisoned bread? Or a divine curse from Saint Vitus? In this episode, we uncover the strange story of history’s deadliest dance floor.
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