PodParley PodParley
PodParley
The Dancing Plague episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 24, 2017 · 35 MIN

The Dancing Plague

from Historical Blindness · host Nathaniel Lloyd

There was dancing in the streets, but this was a danse macabre, compelling people to dance until they died. Was it demonic possession or divine punishment? Was it a physical ailment or a mental illness?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What this episode covers

There was dancing in the streets, but this was a danse macabre, compelling people to dance until they died. Was it demonic possession or divine punishment? Was it a physical ailment or a mental illness?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NOW PLAYING

The Dancing Plague

0:00 35:29

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

warrenreport_49_warrencommission_64kb_2

Nov 12, 2023 ·11m

warrenreport_49_warrencommission_64kb_1

Nov 12, 2023 ·11m

warrenreport_49_warrencommission_64kb_0

Nov 12, 2023 ·11m

warrenreport_48_warrencommission_64kb_2

Nov 12, 2023 ·9m

warrenreport_48_warrencommission_64kb_1

Nov 12, 2023 ·9m

warrenreport_48_warrencommission_64kb_0

Nov 9, 2023 ·9m

Similar Podcasts

The Infectious Myth Progressive Radio Network “The Infectious Myth” will examine disease paradigms and the scientific or historical evidence that the simple story we are told about a virus, bacteria or gene causing a disease, is probably false. Pandemic Goldhawk | Wondery A devastating global outbreak engulfs the world’s most populous cities… and unlocks a terrible secret. “Red Eye” a new flu-like virus engulfs the most populous cities around the world. It starts with eye itch, then bleeding, quickly followed by blindness and death. An infectious disease specialist, in Bangkok, Thailand for a conference, is invited to help contain an outbreak of local bird flu; in the UK a civil servant investigates the suicide of a government scientist; and a teacher re-connecting with his ex-girlfriend finds himself drawn into a deadly game of environmental espionage. A new six-part podcast thriller by John Scott Dryden about the secrets people keep and the sacrifices they make…to save the world. From Goldhawk Crime.Binge all episodes of PANDEMIC exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting <a href="http://www.wondery.com/links/pandemic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_b Historical Birthdays Today Primary Source Media Hosted by Jordan Sloane. Historical Birthdays Today is a daily, bite sized history podcast about historical figures who happened to be born that day! Couldn’t you tell from the title?Know any historical figures who were born on your birthday? How about your parent’s birthday? How about on February 29th? Join us and subscribe to find out! Crime in ancient and modern times dengshoulong crimeHistorical MysteriesHenry More Smith: The Mysterious StrangerOn Secret ServiceThe Pirates Own BookPoison Romance And Poison MysteriesPractical Instruction for DetectivesRed Rubber: The Story of the Rubber Slave Trade on the CongoRemarkable Rogues: The Careers of Some Notable Criminals of Europe and AmericaReport of the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy (The Warren Report)The Right Way to Do WrongThe Romance of PiracyStratagems and Conspiracies to Defraud Life Insurance Companies: An Authentic Record of Remarkable CasesSurvivors' Tales of Famous CrimesTrial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal, Nuremberg, 14 November 1945-1 October 1946: Vol. ITrue Detective Stories from the Archives of the PinkertonsThe True Stories of Celebrated CrimesTrue Stories of Crime from the District Attorney’s Office

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Historical Blindness?

This episode is 35 minutes long.

When was this Historical Blindness episode published?

This episode was published on February 24, 2017.

What is this episode about?

There was dancing in the streets, but this was a danse macabre, compelling people to dance until they died. Was it demonic possession or divine punishment? Was it a physical ailment or a mental illness?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Can I download this Historical Blindness episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!