The Dancing Plague of 1518 struck Strasbourg when a woman named Frau Troffea began dancing uncontrollably in the streets, triggering a bizarre contagion that enveloped hundreds. Lasting for weeks, the compulsive dance caused exhaustion and even death. Authorities organized mass gatherings to tire out the afflicted, but the origins of this enigmatic event, whether due to poisoning or hysteria, remain elusive, leaving an intriguing chapter in history that defies easy explanation.

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