Episode 86

The Day Strasbourg Couldn't Stop Dancing: The Bizarre Plague of 1518

Published by Lissin · 5 min listen

Discover the astonishing story of the 1518 dance plague in Strasbourg, where dozens of people mysteriously danced nonstop for days, some until exhaustion or death. This bizarre event highlights how mass hysteria and social forces can produce strange phenomena that defy explanation. Join us as we explore the curious details behind this historical oddity and what it reveals about human psychology and society in the Renaissance era.