Mass Hysteria

The Salem Witch Trials: When Fear Gripped a Colony

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The Salem Witch Trials: A Deep Dive into Colonial Massachusetts' Darkest Chapter

The year is 1692. In the small, Puritan village of Salem, Massachusetts, a chilling shadow began to creep, fueled by fear, superstition, and the unsettling whispers of the unseen. What started with a few young women exhibiting strange fits and uttering wild accusations soon spiraled into a full-blown tempest of accusations, trials, and executions – … Read more

The Dancing Plague of 1518: Europe’s Mysterious Silent Epidemic

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The Dancing Plague of 1518: Strasbourg's Mysterious Silent Epidemic

Let us envision: Strasbourg, July 1518. The sun beats down on cobblestone streets, but the usual sounds of a bustling medieval city are replaced by a chilling, rhythmic thudding. A lone woman, later known as Frau Troffea, is in the throes of an uncontrollable dance. Her arms flail, her body twists, and her feet pound … Read more