🎭💃 Unraveling the Dancing Plague of 1518!

In this episode, we dive into one of history's most unusual events: the Dancing Plague of 1518 in Strasbourg! Hundreds of people danced uncontrollably for days, some even to the point of death. What caused this bizarre outbreak? Was it stress-induced mass hysteria, a reaction to contaminated food, or perhaps even demonic possession? Join us as we explore the theories, the medieval social and religious influences, and the eerie recurrence of dancing mania across Europe. Let’s uncover the mysterious forces that might have led to this tragic, rhythmic frenzy! 🕯️✨