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[RERUN] EPISODE 62: Plagues, Mystery and Dancing

History on Fire

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Medieval Dance Manias: Deviant Religious Sects or Mysterious Phenomena?

This chapter delves into medieval dance manias, questioning whether they were organized events orchestrated by deviant religious sects or inexplicable phenomena. It explores first-hand accounts of orgistic dances, singing, and sexual behavior, arguing that these dances were structured rituals rather than illnesses. The chapter also discusses the connection between the dancing plague, recurring annual attacks, and the concept of the body remembering past traumas.

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