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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 19 MIN

When Strasbourg Danced

from Let's Rewind! - Heroes Who Changed Everything - Little Thinkers!

Step into a strange and AMAZING moment in history: the Dancing Plague of Strasbourg in 1518! Join Ben & Pia as they guide you through a summer when one woman began to dance and soon dozens more could not stop. This is a gentle, curious retelling that explores science, belief, and how a whole city tried bold solutions like drums, stages, and pilgrimages to a shrine. Historical Fun Fact: Some city leaders hired musicians and built a wooden stage to keep dancers moving in a steady rhythm because they believed more dancing might cure the problem! Did you know? Could fear and stress actually cause many people to share the same physical symptoms at once, even without any infection? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments — your idea might be our next Let’s Rewind adventure! #LetsRewind #HistoryAdventure #Strasbourg1518 #DancingPlague #AmazingHistory #BenAndPia

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