Unbelievable But True: The Strasbourg Dancing Plague and Other Absurd Histories

Each week, we uncover a real story so bizarre it sounds fake—delivered with deadpan journalistic rigor.

Discover astonishing true stories that sound like fiction, presented with deadpan seriousness to highlight their bizarre realities. Each week, explore tales like the infamous Strasbourg Dancing Plague and other unbelievable historical events that challenge perceptions of what’s possible. Listeners will gain a new appreciation for history’s strangest moments, understanding how reality can often be stranger than fiction.