The "Dancing Plague" of 1518
Historians remain puzzled by this incident of mass hysteria.
By
Lee D'Amato | Published Apr 14, 2022

- An illustration of dancing mania by Pieter Brueghel the Younger.Photo Credit: Wikipedia
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Engraving of afflicted townspeople.
Photo Credit: Alchetron
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