Published Oct 10, 2021
The Dancing Plague of 1518
Explore the enigmatic Dancing Plague of 1518 with Gary Arndt as he delves into this baffling historical event, unraveling theories from supernatural to scientific, and shedding light on why it captivated and bewildered the people of its era.
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