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Episode 650: Plagues of Hysteria with Andrew McMahon

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Nuns, Hysteria, and the Dancing Plague

This chapter humorously explores bizarre historical episodes involving nuns, highlighting instances of demonic possession and mass hysteria, including infamous biting and dancing incidents. It delves into the striking dynamics within nunnery communities and the curious phenomenon of the dancing plague, illustrating humanity's whimsical reactions to fear and folklore.

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