Published Dec 24, 2019
Ep 40 Dancing Plague: Worst Dance Party Ever
Episode 40 delves into the mysterious 1518 Dancing Plague in Strasbourg, examining potential causes such as ergotism—a condition involving ergot-infected grains—and mass psychogenic illness, questioning traditional explanations of 'mass hysteria' while highlighting the profound effects of psychological stress on physical health.
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