When Dancing Turned Deadly: The Plague of 1518

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Eric Thompson

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Welcome to Did You Know?, the podcast that uncovers remarkable, lesser-known stories that challenge what we think we know.

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When Dancing Turned Deadly: The Plague of 1518

Did You Know?

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1 month ago

When Dancing Turned Deadly: The Plague of 1518

In the summer of 1518, the streets of Strasbourg filled with a haunting sight — hundreds of people dancing uncontrollably, some until they collapsed and even died. Known as The Dancing Plague, this bizarre event has baffled historians for centuries. Was it mass hysteria? Poisoned bread? Or a divine curse from Saint Vitus? In this episode, we uncover the strange story of history’s deadliest dance floor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.