Popular Science · 20 Oct 2026
The mysterious dancing plague that killed people in 1518
Published Oct 20, 2026 8:59 AM EDT In the summer of 1518, people in Strasbourg couldn’t seem to stop dancing—some even danced themselves to death. It all started with one woman, who stepped into the street and began moving uncontrollably. Soon, dozens of other residents followed suit, overcome with
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