The Dancing Plague: When People Couldn't Stop Dancing

In 1518, a strange outbreak swept through the city of Strasbourg as hundreds of people began dancing uncontrollably for days and even weeks. Some collapsed from exhaustion, while others reportedly died from the ordeal. In this episode, we investigate the bizarre phenomenon known as the Dancing Plague, examine the historical accounts, and explore the theories scientists and historians have proposed to explain one of the strangest events ever recorded. Discover the mystery that continues to puzzle experts centuries later.