Jig of the Damned: The Dancing Plague of 1518 | 358

This week on Hysteria 51, we're time-traveling back to 1518, and trust us, it's not for the mead or the minstrels! We're diving feet first into one of history's most baffling mysteries – the Dancing Plague of 1518. Imagine this: one day, you're baking bread, and the next, you're busting moves in the streets of Strasbourg without a stop button! Join us as we shimmy through the theories – from mass hysteria to ergot-fueled rye parties, and even a supernatural dance-off. Was it a curse from St. Vitus? A case of medieval Footloose? Or perhaps, an elaborate 16th-century flash mob gone incredibly wrong? We'll explore the eerie, the bizarre, and the (unintentionally) hilarious side of this historical head-scratcher. Did the authorities try to cure it with more dancing? Spoiler alert: Yes, they did, and let's just say, their problem-solving skills were... unique. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: }https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Go to badlandsranch.com/HYSTERIA to get up to 50% off your regular-priced dog food order with a 90-day money-back guarantee. Advertising Inquiries: }https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: }https://redcircle.com/privacy