Weird History (Bonus): The Town That Danced Itself to Death
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The Strasbourg Dancing Plague of 1518
This chapter investigates the bizarre dancing epidemic in Strasbourg, where individuals were driven to dance uncontrollably. It examines several theories behind this phenomenon, including ergot poisoning, mass psychogenic illness, and religious crises, as well as its influence on contemporary art and music.
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