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The Dancing Plague of 1518 wasn't just a dance off, wake up sheeple!

What most people overlook is the context of the time. Famine, disease, and spiritual unrest were rife. Conditions like this can definitely contribute to mass hysteria. Interestingly enough, there were religious elements at play - some thought they were cursed by St. Vitus, hence the compulsive dancing. Also, don't forget …
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by HistNerd007