History-Sode | The Dancing Plague of 1518

History-Sode | The Dancing Plague of 1518

In the summer of 1518, a woman stepped into the streets of Strasbourg and began to dance. She didn’t stop for hours. Then days. Then weeks. Soon, hundreds had joined her—and some never stopped.

In this episode of our history-sode series, we dive into the mysterious and very real Dancing Plague of 1518. Why did it happen? Could people really dance themselves to death? And how did an entire city respond to the chaos? You’ll find out in this strange but true tale from the past.


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The Little Dreidel's Big Adventure | Hanukkah Story for Kids

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The Snowflake That Wanted a Purpose | A Winter Story for Kids

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A tiny snowflake named Fable doesn't want to fall because she’s afraid she won’t matter. Through her journey, from cloud to ground, she discovers that every snowflake plays a role: decorating branches...

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History-Sode | Harvest Celebrations

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The Baker Who Measured in Heartbeats

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In the town of Windmere, a kind baker named Juniper Bly never used a timer, she baked by the rhythm of her own heart. 💛When her beloved oven breaks, the whole town bands together to help her rebuild ...

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History-Sode | When Women Won the Ballot Box

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Not so long ago, half the population couldn’t vote but brave women changed that forever.In this inspiring History-Sode, Auntie Jo Jo shares the story of the women’s suffrage movement, from the Seneca ...

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The Clockmakers Promise

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In the misty town of Maplebridge, an old clockmaker gives a young boy a brass watch that doesn’t tick, well not yet at least. Years later, one single sound will remind them both that some promises nev...

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History-Sode | How Thanksgiving Became a Holiday

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