Mysteries and Backstories

What Caused History's Weirdest Outbreak? The Dancing Plague of 1518


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Step into the eerie world of unexplained events and mind-bending mysteries in "The Dancing Plague & Mind-Control Parasites." Explore the chilling 1518 outbreak where hundreds danced to their deaths, and dive deep into the theories behind this strange event. Was it ergot poisoning, mass hysteria, or something more sinister—like parasitic mind control? We'll uncover bizarre historical accounts, strange behavioral parasites like Toxoplasma gondii, and even ask unsettling questions about human consciousness and symbiosis. Perfect for lovers of history, science, and the paranormal, this podcast will leave you questioning everything. Subscribe now and join us on a journey through history’s most mysterious events.
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Mysteries and BackstoriesBy J.J.