Did That Really Happen?!

The Dancing Plague of 1518


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While dancing may seem commonplace these days, it’s actually caused quite a bit of controversy through the ages. From some religious groups seeing it as a vulgar display of human depravity, to wild and uncontrollable dancing hitting towns and villages like a plague. In fact, such a “dancing plague” allegedly hit Europe in 1518. But did it really happen? Let’s find out!

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Did That Really Happen?!By J William Denton