Long before TikTok trends and rave culture, there was the summer of 1518 — when a whole town started dancing and just... couldn’t stop. Literally.

From cursed saints to toxic bread, we dig into why medieval villagers went full “can’t stop, won’t stop,” and how one woman’s random groove session sparked a mass meltdown that still baffles scientists today.

Expect plenty of “Wait, what?!” moments, Brandon’s sarcastic commentary, and Jessica's several rants.

🎙️ Put A Pin In It — Wild, weird & wonderful stories from around the world, told with way too many tangents and way too much fun.

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History.com - What Was the Dancing Plague of 1518? By Evan Andrews
BBC.com - The people who "danced themselves to death" By Rosalind Jan
Mental Floss - The Strange Origins of 5 Historical Manias By Linda Rodriguez McRobbie
OghamArt.com - Samhain: 13 Facts About Halloween's Celtic Roots
Wake Forest University Press - The Irish Origins of Halloween: Five Fun Facts
History.com - Samhain - Traditions, Halloween, Wicca