The Dancing Plague of 1518 🕺 A Bizarre Epidemic Explained

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The Dancing Plague of 1518 🕺 A Bizarre Epidemic Explained

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In 1518, the streets of Strasbourg saw one of history’s strangest events—a dancing mania that caused dozens of people to dance uncontrollably for days, some even to death. What caused this bizarre phenomenon? Mass hysteria, ergot poisoning, or something supernatural? This historical mystery has baffled scholars for centuries. Dive into the chilling yet fascinating story of the dancing plague that turned celebration into tragedy.

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