The Dancing Plague of 1518: Europe’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