DANSE MACABRE - dancing plague of 1518

The video discusses the 1518 dancing plague in Strasbourg, where hundreds danced uncontrollably, leading to exhaustion and death. The event was well-documented, and similar incidents occurred in Europe. Theories about its cause include ergot poisoning, stress, and mass hysteria, but no definitive explanation exists.

What unusual event took place in Strasburg in 1518?

How did the city authorities respond to the dancing epidemic?

What role did Saint Vitus play in the context of the dancing plague?

Describe the phenomenon of Choreomania and its historical significance.

What were some of the theories proposed to explain the cause of the dancing plague?