In the sweltering summer of 1518, a bizarre epidemic swept through Strasbourg. It began with one woman dancing uncontrollably in the streets—and within weeks, hundreds joined her in a fatal, frenzied dance they couldn't stop. History's Dark Chapters transports you to this medieval nightmare where famine, disease, and religious upheaval set the stage for one of history's most puzzling mass psychogenic illnesses.

In the sweltering summer of 1518, a bizarre epidemic swept through Strasbourg. It began with one woman dancing uncontrollably in the streets—and within weeks, hundreds joined her in a fatal, frenzied dance they couldn't stop. History's Dark Chapters transports you to this medieval nightmare where famine, disease, and religious upheaval set the stage for one of history's most puzzling mass psychogenic illnesses.

In the sweltering summer of 1518, a bizarre epidemic swept through Strasbourg. It began with one woman dancing uncontrollably in the streets—and within weeks, hundreds joined her in a fatal, frenzied dance they couldn't stop. History's Dark Chapters transports you to this medieval nightmare where famine, disease, and religious upheaval set the stage for one of history's most puzzling mass psychogenic illnesses.

The Dancing Plague of 1518

History's Dark Chapters reveals the historical truths your teachers never dared to teach you. Delving into the shadows where documented fact meets unexplained phenomenon, History's Dark Chapters reveals how history's strangest events continue to haunt our understanding of the past. Listen and discover where your beliefs lie on the timeline between fact and the impossible. Perfect for curious minds who crave the complete picture of our past and appreciate history that doesn't shy away from difficult truths.

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The Dancing Plague of 1518

The Dancing Plague of 1518