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Episode 650: Plagues of Hysteria with Andrew McMahon

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Dancing Mania: A Historical Look at Collective Hysteria

This chapter investigates the historical phenomenon of 'dancing mania,' where groups, often in religious settings, experienced uncontrollable dancing urges and strange behaviors. The discussion highlights the cultural and psychological factors that may explain these mass episodes as reactions to societal pressures.

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