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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2025 · 7 MIN

Dance 'Til You Drop: The Bizarre Plague of 1518

from The History AI Podcast

In this episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco dive into one of history’s strangest medical mysteries—the Dancing Plague of 1518. What caused hundreds of people in medieval Strasbourg to dance uncontrollably for weeks, some even to the point of exhaustion and death? Was it mass hysteria, ergot poisoning, or a supernatural curse? Join us as we explore the bizarre event that left historians puzzled for centuries. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and check out our History AI merch—link in the show notes! The History AI Podcast Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/thehistoryaipodcast

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