The Strange Dancing Plague of 1518 | The Dancing Curse | A Dance To Death?

The video explores the phenomenon of dancing mania, a mysterious epidemic that occurred in medieval Europe. It highlights historical accounts from Saxony, Wales, and the Rhineland, with a focus on the well-documented 1518 Strasbourg outbreak. The video examines potential causes, including stress and fear, and draws parallels to modern incidents of mass hysteria. Ultimately, it suggests that the dancing mania was likely a psychological response to societal pressures rather than a supernatural curse.

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