Podcasts about dancing plague

There's a famous plague known as "the dancing plague" that infected over 400 people in Europe, over 500 years ago, and medical historians are still unsure what caused it. However, there are some strong suspicions that it was a mold realted illness due to what old can do to humans. It can affects your skin, eyes, nervous system, brain, immune system and even destroy your gut; and mold is in up to 70% of US homes, causing problems for you, right now.   TOPICS DISCUSSED: The dancing plague of 1518 What happened to the town's people What may have caused the dancing plague How mold might be making you sick today How to heal from mold illness   If you have Crohn's, Colitis or Diverticulitis, be sure to check out my second podcast: Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally.   Leave us a Review: https://www.reversablepod.com/review   Need help with your gut? Visit my website gutsolution.ca to join a program: Get help now   Contact us: reversablepod.com/tips    FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  Facebook  YouTube

The Mystery of the Dancing PlagueBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

A strange medieval affliction caused a mass hysteria event in Europe where people inexplicably and uncontrollably danced for weeks, leading to several deaths from exhaustion. Likely caused by extreme stress, famine, and disease, victims believed they were cursed by St. Vitus, the patron saint of dancers, actors, and epileptics, traditionally associated with healing nervous disorders known as "St. Vitus’ Dance". Dancing sickness or disease was a documented, fatal phenomenon. This and other bizarre events lead up to the infamous Massachusetts Salem Witch Trails that took place in 1692. By the way, April 29 is International Dance Day. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/KzmD1bJLVjE which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History Unplugged podcast available at https://amzn.to/3YthqYx Dancing Plague books at https://amzn.to/4t9wtVh Witches & Witchcraft books at https://amzn.to/4555O2X Salem Witch Hunt books at https://amzn.to/44NsmnH ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). By the way, April 29 is International Dance Day. Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: History Unplugged podcast with Scott Rank (Episode-Witches Weren't Burned During The Middle Ages, That Actually Happened in the Renaissance Period; 06jun2023) Salem Media, Parthenon Network. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been over 5 years since Jesse last told us about the dancing plague, and it's finally time for our favourite history teacher to tell us about more weird plagues and diseases!Episode 94 - Death By Dancing CHILLUMINATI is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Mike Martin, Jesse Cox and Alex Faciane. Hold on to your tin-foil hats and traverse the realms of the mysterious, supernatural, spooky and sometimes truly horrible - and your third eye will never be the same!Subscribe to our Patreon to support us and for extra content like full video episodes, weekly Minisodes, exclusive art, and more at http://patreon.com/CHILLUMINATIPODMERCH: https://theyetee.com/chilluminatiThank you to our sponsor Mint MobileIf you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at http://www.mintmobile.com/CHILLMike Martin - http://www.youtube.com/@themoleculemindset Jesse Cox - http://www.youtube.com/jessecox Alex Faciane - https://www.youtube.com/@StarWarsOldCanonBookClub/Editor: DeanCutty Producer: Hilde @ https://bsky.app/profile/heksen.bsky.social Show Art: Studio Melectro @ http://www.instagram.com/studio_melectro Logo Design: Shawn JPB @ https://twitter.com/JetpackBraggin

Rizz and Tim investigate one of history's strangest outbreaks — a moment when hundreds of people danced uncontrollably for weeks, collapsed from exhaustion, and in some cases died, all without music. Known as the Dancing Plague of 1518, this bizarre story unfolded in a Europe already strained by war, famine, disease, and religious upheaval. As dancers filled the streets of Strasbourg, authorities scrambled for explanations, blaming everything from divine punishment to demonic possession to bad medicine. This episode explores the leading theories behind the phenomenon — including mass psychological stress, social contagion, and the same hallucinogenic fungus linked to other historical panics — while confronting a deeper question: what happens when fear, suffering, and belief collide in a society already on the brink? This is Stupiracy presented by CARSTAR – your auto body repair experts – locally owned with a nationwide guarantee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The town of Inveraray in Scotland holds one of the most famous castles in Scotland and a jail from the 1800s that was one of the most modern jails for its time, making this the perfect spot for those seeking history with haunts. Nearby Loch Fyne attracted a long history of clans and people with its rich fishing of herring and oysters and is the longest sea loch in the country. The waters also harbor dolphins, seals, otters and even basking sharks. Stories claim that a phantom galleon occasionally appears on the loch and it seems to signal death is coming. What are some other haunts around this village? Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Inveraray, Scotland. The Moment in Oddity features the Dancing Plague of 1518. Our location was suggested by James McKenna. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2026/04/hgb-ep-632-haunted-inveraray-scotland.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode: (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Celtic Rhythm Produced by Sascha Ende Link: https://ende.app/en/song/12231-celtic-rhythm Pictures by Reinhard Müller - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=63474300 By Simon Burchell - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=110285776

Rizz and Tim investigate one of history's strangest outbreaks — a moment when hundreds of people danced uncontrollably for weeks, collapsed from exhaustion, and in some cases died, all without music. Known as the Dancing Plague of 1518, this bizarre story unfolded in a Europe already strained by war, famine, disease, and religious upheaval. As dancers filled the streets of Strasbourg, authorities scrambled for explanations, blaming everything from divine punishment to demonic possession to bad medicine. This episode explores the leading theories behind the phenomenon — including mass psychological stress, social contagion, and the same hallucinogenic fungus linked to other historical panics — while confronting a deeper question: what happens when fear, suffering, and belief collide in a society already on the brink? This is Stupiracy presented by CARSTAR – your auto body repair experts – locally owned with a nationwide guarantee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join our Patreon to access the Dancing Plague playlist and for maps of various locations that similar occurences happened in that region and time!You can also get early releases, ad-free episodes, and tons of bonus content, including all 25 episodes of Ash Learns the Bible!In the summer of 1518, something deeply unsettling took over the streets of Strasbourg, Alsace, in the Holy Roman Empire. It wasn't a music festival, a flash mob, or a medieval TikTok trend. It was a full-blown, weeks-long dancing epidemic that left hundreds of people physically unable to stop moving… until many of them literally danced themselves to death.The outbreak started when a woman known as Frau Troffea and her daughter Fräulein Emma Götz began to dance fervently and uncontrollably in a street in Strasbourg. This spiraled into mass hysteria (or something even stranger), as more and more people joined in, day after day, under the brutal summer heat. No food, no rest, no relief. Just nonstop dancing, collapsing bodies, and a city completely unable to explain what the hell was happening.In this episode, Kristen tells Ash about one of history's weirdest and most haunting phenomena: the Dancing Plague of 1518. Was it mass psychogenic illness? Religious panic? Poisoned bread? Or something darker lurking beneath the surface? Because serioulsy, how do you explain a situation where your body just… won't stop dancing?If you'd like to support my escape to Indonesia, check out the GOFUNDME :)Follow us on Instagram, where Ash is actually starting to post again!We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out!Audio editing by Gaytrice Perdue.

The invaders continue to brutally attack civilians in Ukraine, sow deceit, murder and turn allies into foes! Don't be silent. Do something for Ukraine! All of the bands (or their labels) that ZXSP and DJ Moose play in this episode have done something for Ukraine or are Ukrainian. Please buy music from Ukrainian artists and/or donate to your preferred Ukrainian Charity and/or to United 24 (https://u24.gov.ua). Слава Україні! Героям слава!Slava Ukrainai! Slava varoņiem!Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes! ZXSP & DJ Moose Played: Intro – 00:00Apoptygma Berzerk – Kathy’s Song (Come Lie Next To Me) [Zone Tripper Remix] – Kathy’s Song XXV EP – 00:30Earmake – Synchronicity (feat. SJBravo) [Alternative] – Earmake Synchronicity (feat. SJBravo) [Alternative] Single 08:38 Micro with ZXSP and DJ Moose – 11:50 Seelennacht – April Rain – April Rain Single – 13:41Solar Fake – More Than This – Frontiers – 18:19Culture Kultür – Refugee – Humanity – 22:45Orange Sector- Schmerz (Club Mix) – Schmerz EP – 28:12Tyske Ludder – Europa – Weltenbühne – 31:31Strikkland – Shout At the Dark- Shout At the Dark Single – 36:55Aux Animaux – Demonizer (feat. Dancing Plague) – Demonizer (feat. Dancing Plague) Single – 41:21 Micro with ZXSP and DJ Moose – 45:27 Dancing Plague – Veins – Domain – 46:42Sexual Purity – Opium – On The Edge – 51:04Vioflesh – Midnight – Midnight EP – 54:48 Micro with ZXSP and DJ Moose – 58:11 House of Harm – Cuts You Inside – Demo EP – 59:33Swans – Love Will Save You – White Light from the Mouth of Infinity – 1:02:18 The image used for this episode is by Ukrainian Eugene Chystiakov on Unsplash. or Listen to The Gothic Moose – Episode 650– All Ukrainian Bands or Bands Supporting Ukraine byDJ Moose on hearthis.at Here is the link to download this episode in MP3 Note: After about a year, episodes may no longer be available here or elsewhere. Shows are sometimes missing from Youtube due copyright restrictions. Use the handy built-in player:

The invaders continue to brutally attack civilians in Ukraine, sow deceit, murder and turn allies into foes! Don't be silent. Do something for Ukraine! All of the bands (or their labels) that ZXSP and DJ Moose play in this episode have done something for Ukraine or are Ukrainian. Please buy music from Ukrainian artists and/or donate to your preferred Ukrainian Charity and/or to United 24 (https://u24.gov.ua). Слава Україні! Героям слава!Slava Ukrainai! Slava varoņiem!Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes! ZXSP & DJ Moose Played: Intro – 00:00Apoptygma Berzerk – Kathy’s Song (Come Lie Next To Me) [Zone Tripper Remix] – Kathy’s Song XXV EP – 00:30Earmake – Synchronicity (feat. SJBravo) [Alternative] – Earmake Synchronicity (feat. SJBravo) [Alternative] Single 08:38 Micro with ZXSP and DJ Moose – 11:50 Seelennacht – April Rain – April Rain Single – 13:41Solar Fake – More Than This – Frontiers – 18:19Culture Kultür – Refugee – Humanity – 22:45Orange Sector- Schmerz (Club Mix) – Schmerz EP – 28:12Tyske Ludder – Europa – Weltenbühne – 31:31Strikkland – Shout At the Dark- Shout At the Dark Single – 36:55Aux Animaux – Demonizer (feat. Dancing Plague) – Demonizer (feat. Dancing Plague) Single – 41:21 Micro with ZXSP and DJ Moose – 45:27 Dancing Plague – Veins – Domain – 46:42Sexual Purity – Opium – On The Edge – 51:04Vioflesh – Midnight – Midnight EP – 54:48 Micro with ZXSP and DJ Moose – 58:11 House of Harm – Cuts You Inside – Demo EP – 59:33Swans – Love Will Save You – White Light from the Mouth of Infinity – 1:02:18 The image used for this episode is by Ukrainian Eugene Chystiakov on Unsplash. or Listen to The Gothic Moose – Episode 650– All Ukrainian Bands or Bands Supporting Ukraine byDJ Moose on hearthis.at Here is the link to download this episode in MP3 Note: After about a year, episodes may no longer be available here or elsewhere. Shows are sometimes missing from Youtube due copyright restrictions. Use the handy built-in player:

293# The Dancing Plague of 1518: The Summer Strasbourg Lost ControlJuly 1518. The heat presses down like a hand. Grain prices are rising, illness is common, and fear of divine punishment hangs over the medieval streets of Strasbourg. Life under the Holy Roman Empire is harsh, superstitious, and tightly bound to faith. People believe saints can punish. Demons can tempt. And curses can spread. So when one woman steps into the street and begins to dance without music, it is not seen as odd. It is seen as a sign. Within a month, it will become a catastrophe. 

This week on The Brohio Podcast, we're diving headfirst into the wild world of mass hysteria—when fear, paranoia, and collective delusion spread faster than facts. From the Dancing Plague that made people dance themselves to death, to the Salem Witch Trials, the Tanganyika Laughing Epidemic, Y2K panic, mystery seeds from China, and the infamous War of the Worlds radio broadcast that sent America into a full-blown meltdown. No ghosts. No monsters. Just humans losing their absolute minds—together. We break down the dumbest details, the most egregious reactions, and the moments where society collectively short-circuited. Buckle up… because once hysteria takes hold, logic is the first casualty.Sponsored by BetterHelpIf stress, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts are creeping in, BetterHelp makes professional therapy accessible and easy. They match you with a fully licensed therapist based on your needs—and you can switch anytime. With millions helped worldwide, it's therapy that actually works.betterhelp.com/brohioFind Us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/BrohiopodcastWe Live Stream All Our Episodes! youtube.com/brohiopodcastFind us on all the socials @BrohioPodcast

When Rome's Emperor Valerian fell into Persian hands, his defeat became one of history's most grotesque legends — a tale of humiliation, torture, and a death said to come by molten gold. | #WDRadio WEEK OF NOV 11, 2025==========HOUR ONE: When it comes to receiving the death sentence, history has given us several ways to go about the execution. Hanging, firing squad, gas chamber, being stoned to death or burned at the stake… but you have to be some whole new level of “hated” by the people if your death blow comes by way of molten gold being poured down your throat. (Death By Golden Throat) *** Typically, when you hear the phrase “high speed chase”, you think of law enforcement trying to catch the bad guys who are in a getaway vehicle. Perhaps after a bank robbery, or after blowing a stop sign and simply refusing to pull over. But have you heard about the time that the police were involved in a high-speed chase up to 100-miles-per hour, trying to catch up to a flying saucer? (The 100mph UFO Chase) *** When the Black Plague arrived at their doorsteps, the villagers were forced to choose between life or certain doom. It's the tragic tale of England's Plague Village – the village of Eyam. (The Black Death Comes to Eyam) *** In the 1800s, women finding themselves “with child” but unmarried, were treated like second-class citizens or worse. And during a time when birth control was limited or even unavailable outside of the rhythm method, what was a girl to do if she found herself in such dire circumstances? Fortunately, there was a woman there ready to help – to take the baby off their hands and give it a good home. Or so everyone thought. (Minnie, The Baby Farmer) *** On frozen lakes near Manitowish Waters, a hooded figure appears to ice fishermen, silently guiding them to the best spots for a catch before vanishing into the winter air. (The Ice Fisherman Ghost)==========HOUR TWO: Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray devised a scheme to get rid of Ruth's husband – and they planned it so well that, okay… actually no. They were so inept they were caught immediately, and even the police publicly called them incompetent. (The Dumb-Bell Murder) *** For over 2,000 years across South and Southeast Asia, trained elephants served as living instruments of execution, crushing condemned prisoners with calculated brutality under the control of their handlers. (Execution By Elephant) *** Before he became a Civil War general, Congressman Dan E. Sickles' scandalous murder trial changed our legal system forever. He said outright that he had killed his wife's lover. So how did he avoid being found guilty of the crime he admitted to committing? (How A Congressman Got Away With Murder) *** In 1150, two children were found near Woolpit in England – they wore strange clothes, spoke oddly, but the most identifiable characteristic for both children was their skin was green. The children themselves were a mystery – but what happened when they grew up? Did they marry? Did they have children? Could there be decedents of the green children of Woolpit living among us today? (Great Grandkids of Green Children) *** In the summer of 1518, a mysterious dancing plague seized the French town of Strasbourg, compelling hundreds to dance without rest for months—some until they collapsed and died—in a frenzy that baffled authorities and remains unexplained to this day. (Dancing Plague)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: “Tom" and "Lena" are in a loving relationship and have a young child together. It sounds like the perfect family – except for one tiny detail about their relationship. Tom and Lena are biological brother and sister. (I Fell In Love With My Sister) *** In Norfolk, England the village of Eccles was slowly gobbled by the rising waters of the sea in the early 1600s. But even today, sometimes during a particularly heavy story, you can see St. Mary's Church mysteriously reappear… bringing with it, the dead buried in the church graveyard who cannot find rest. (The Disappearing And Reappearing Village of Eccles) *** Lory Price and his wife Ethel mysteriously disappeared from Marion, Illinois. But then, sometimes that happens when you are mixed up with the mob or may have learned something you weren't supposed to. (The Vanishing of Lory Price) *** The Catacombs of St. Callixtus in Rome, Italy, hold the remains of sixteen popes, several martyrs, and around half a million Christians, and according to on author, a not-of-this world entity. (The Callixtus Catacombs Entity)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“Death By Golden Throat” by Genevieve Carlton for Weird History https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3586qeqk, Rachel Nuwer for Smithsonian Magazine https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/18pu2d9b, and Laurie L. Dove for History https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vy6r2a9“The Black Death Comes to Eyam” by Stephanie Almazan for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1aptirxk“Minnie, The Baby Farmer” from The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2eqd77xa“The 100MPH UFO Chase” from The Parajournal for The Times Online: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ntcaqk3y“The Ice Fisherman Ghost” by Charlie Hinz: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8nzemt“The Dumb-Bell Murder” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/192wwaer (includes execution photo)“I Fell In Love With My Sister” by Jennifer Tillman for Vice: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y2dmtp2e“Execution by Elephant” by Joanna Gillan for Ancient Origins: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8jj255“The Cursing of Christopher Case” by Gurnoor Kaur for Conspiracy Theories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/145d147q“The Disappearing And Reappearing Village of Eccles” by Stacia Briggs for Eastern Daily Press:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5fopg2hq“The Vanishing of Lory Price” by Troy Taylor from his book “Bloody Illinois”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/lsi06qet“How A Congressman Got Away With Murder” by Genevieve Carlton for All That's Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2jantfjj“Great Grandkids of Green Children” from Ancient Code: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4u4xdypk“The Callixtus Catacombs Entity” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/aqhlme0r“Dancing Plague” by Cassandra Yorgey at HubPages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycke4fwe==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2025==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).

Send us a textMegan and Michelle learn about mass hysteria, brain rot, moral outrage, meowing nuns, hoodlumism, dancing plagues, itchy scalps, and Gags the Clown.Sources:- Mass Hysteria Isn't Just a 'Panic' — What It Means and Why It Happens- 7 of History's Strangest Mass Hysteria Events- What Is Mass Hysteria (Mass Psychosis)?- Mass psychogenic illness (Wikipedia)****************Want to support Prosecco Theory?Become a Patreon subscriber and earn swag!Check out our merch, available on teepublic.com!Follow/Subscribe wherever you listen!Rate, review, and tell your friends!Follow us on Instagram!****************Ever thought about starting your own podcast? From day one, Buzzsprout gave us all the tools we needed get Prosecco Theory off the ground. What are you waiting for? Follow this link to get started. Cheers!!Support the show

Songs have always carried stories of love, loss, rebellion and hope. Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by author Amy Jeffs, illustrator Gwen Burns and composer Natalie Brice to explore the magical, mythical, and mysterious world of traditional ballads from the Early Modern period.Together, they uncover how centuries-old songs captured human experience, challenged authority and gave voice to universal themes of love, death, female agency, and survival. With live performances woven in, they reveal how these songs have endured through oral tradition, shaped cultural memory, and continue to inspire modern audiences with their themes of transformation, resilience, and empowerment.More: Dancing Plague of 1518The WitchPresented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Alice Smith, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Spooksters! This week we are discussing The Dancing Plague of 1518. This strange case of dancing mania occurred in Strasbourg, Alsace, in the Holy Roman Empire from July 1518 to September 1518. It has been reported that up to 400 people took to dancing for weeks. We'll discuss some history, the almost month long event, theories, and more! Timestamps:00:00 - 04:18 Intro04:19 - 24:53 The Dancing PlagueDo you want AD FREE episodes published a day EARLY? Join the Spookster Fam at www.patreon.com/3spookedgirls  Check out our Twilight Universe deep dive over on our sister show, Social Seance Society! We are available on all podcast platforms and on YouTube. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more. Join our book club, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spookster Literary Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Check out the following link for our socials, Patreon, YouTube channel, & more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/3spookedgirls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do you have a true crime story or paranormal encounter you'd like to share? Please send us an email over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3spookedgirls@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sarah Hester Ross⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our intro music! Thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward October⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our content warning! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you ever heard of the strange case of Essie Dunbar, or the Dancing Plague of 1518? This week Summer tells us two of history's most unbelievable tall tales. The post Dig Up the Dancing Queen appeared first on Sheologians.

It's New Tunesday: new releases from the past week! Give the bands a listen. If you like what you hear, support the bands! Today's episode features new releases by Ladytron, christopher ANTON, Kim Lunner, Adacta, Rhys Fulber, Athamay, Analog 80, FÆNGS, Zander Xymox, Snvkeoil x Confrontational, Stoneburner, Strainfader, Digital Drvgs & SYZYGYX, Snowbeasts, Milliken Chamber, Blood Handsome, Nico Amara, Coloured Tears, Dunkelwald, Promenade Cinéma, Dancing Plague, Apnoie, Ash Code, Ghost Enclave, and Sympathy Flowers!

SORRY FOR AUDIO QUALITY! In the summer of 1518, the streets of Strasbourg filled with musicless movement as dozens of people began to dance uncontrollably. What started with one woman soon spread to more than a hundred, their bodies swaying for days without rest. Some collapsed from exhaustion, while others are said to have danced themselves to death. Known today as the Dancing Plague, this strange outbreak has puzzled historians and scientists for centuries. Was it mass hysteria, ergot poisoning, or a ritual gone terribly wrong? Join us as we explore the unsettling mystery of Strasbourg's “dancing mania” and uncover why it remains one of the most bizarre medical and cultural events in history.

Happy Thursday, besties!! Ya girls are either in the heat of allergies or getting over them, so please excuse our voices that are hella groggy and chiller than usual because our heads were POUNDING. Today, Morgan covers the Dancing Plauge of 1518 and Taylar covers the tragic and heartshattering case of 12 year old Polly Klaas. Love you all so much, talk to you on tuesday (where we hopefully feel SO much better! Need to Call Susan (Angel Wings and Healing Things)? Text Ellen at 704-562-3476 to book!! Make sure to tell her we sent you for a Besties only Special discount!! If you have a Creepy Account of your own you would like to submit, you can go to our Reddit (CreepsandCrimes) or email it to us at CREEPSANDCRIMES.CA@GMAIL.COM Love yall sooo much!! We will talk to ya next week!!! vvvvvv Creeps and Crimes Merch: ⁠⁠https://creepsandcrimesmerch.com/⁠⁠ Join our OG Pick Me Cult (Patreon): ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/creepsandcrimes⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE AND SUPPORT WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS: - Apple Podcast: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creeps-and-crimes/id1533194848⁠⁠ - Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0v2kntCCfdQOSeMNnGM2b6?si=bf5c137913dd4af7⁠⁠ - Youtube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@creepsandcrimespodcast?si=e6Lwuw6qvsEPBHzG⁠⁠ Business Inquiries please contact Management: ⁠⁠maggie@MRHentertainment.com⁠⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: Creeps and Crimes Podcast - Insta: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/creepsandcrimespodcast/?hl=en⁠⁠ - Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/creepsandcrimespodcast/⁠⁠ - TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@creepsandcrimes⁠⁠ Taylar Jane (True Crime Host) - Insta: @Taylarj - TikTok (True Crime Channel): @TaylarJane98 - TikTok (Personal): @TaylarJane1 Morgan Harris (Paranormal & Conspiracy Host) - Insta: @morgg.m - Tiktok: @morgg.m Want More Info? Check out our Website: ⁠⁠www.creepsandcrimespodcast.com⁠⁠ Send Us Mail & Fan Art to our PO Box!!! CREEPS AND CRIMES PODCAST PO BOX 11523 KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37939 Have a Creepy Account You'd like to share and be featured on the Podcast? Email it to: ⁠⁠CreepsAndCrimes.CA@gmail.com⁠⁠ Submit it through the Portal on our Website (Listed above) or Post in on our Reddit Thread with the tag "creepy account" Love our TBB episodes and want to get in on the Action or submit an AIMS? Head over to our Reddit Community: @creepsandcrimes Need to contact us or request sources? Email us at ⁠⁠creepsandcrimespodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Guest Expert! On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca speaks to medical historian John Waller about the Dancing Plague of 1518. Author of A Time to Dance, a Time to Die: The Extraordinary Story of the Dancing Plague of 1518, John shares fascinating new details about the culture, economics and spirituality of the time which really illuminate how truly different the past was from our present day lives. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can listen to the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to see if the verdict holds up. Not on Patreon? Join us below!Join our Patreon!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The absurdity of life and death continues as Joey leads us further into our exploration of unusual deaths throughout history, including a series of shark attacks in New Jersey, the bizarre dancing plague of 1518, and the unfortunate demise of a man crushed by cheese. ALL OUR LINKS: ⁠⁠https://bcr.link/s⁠⁠PATREON:⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/BlackCatReport⁠⁠Beer, Boos and Boogeymen (B3): ⁠⁠⁠https://ghost.beer/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT:Email: contact@blackcat.reportSubmit Episode Ideas: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bcr.link/ideas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/black_cat_report/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction to Unusual Deaths00:01 The Shark Attacks of 191602:56 The First Victim: Charles Van Zandt08:45 The Second Victim: Charles Brooder11:50 The Creek Incident: Two Lives Lost15:46 The Aftermath: Public Reaction and Shark Hunts22:12 The Shark Conspiracy24:26 The Unusual Death of Aeschylus31:12 The Plane Crash and the Crocodile37:32 The Dancing Plague of 151842:36 The Dance Plague of Strasbourg49:09 Mass Hysteria and Historical Context54:27 Unusual Deaths: A Series of Bizarre TalesMUSIC CREDITS:Outro Music: Lounge Jungle by Curt S D Macdonald ⁠⁠https://download.audiohero.com/track/41504269⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Licensing Agreements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blackcat.report/music-licensing-agreement⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TAGS:#OddHistory #Comedy #UnusualDeaths #BizarreHistory #StrangeStories

Today we're revisiting a very special episode, this one was requested by Steph, a lovely listener in Western Australia. I had never heard of "The Dancing Plague" until Steph reached out - such an interesting moment in history. Really enjoyed making this one, so thank you so much for requesting it Steph.In this episode we're going back in time, revisiting a remarkable event that unfolded in the city of Strasbourg, wayyyy back when. This historical phenomenon, known as the Strasbourg Dancing Plague, is truly bizarre... and absolutely fascinating. I hope you like it!This episode was brought to you by Tüt, toilet lid stickers to zhuzh up your toot. Because every throne needs a crown.https://www.etsy.com/shop/tutdeco/Got an Idea for the Podcast?I'd love to hear from you! If there's a topic you'd like me to explore or someone you think would make a great guest, flick me a message.EMAIL: thestickybeakpodcast@outlook.comINSTAGRAM: @thestickybeakpodcastTIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who's to blame for the Dancing Plague of 1518?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is searching for the cause of the Dancing Plague of 1518 in the city of Strasbourg. What possessed a woman named Frau Troffea to start dancing unstopped for 6 six days straight? And why did hundreds of others join in, some dancing themselves to literal death? Did “laughing veins” have something to do with it? Perhaps economic struggles during mystical times were the cause. Or maybe this had something to do with the Patron Saint Vitus. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early joins the conversation.Join our Patreon!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dancing is one of those things that we almost have no control over. But what if you really couldn't help it? What if one day you woke up, walked out into the middle of town, started dancing, and just never stopped? It wouldn't be so fun then, would it?That is exactly what happened to the people of Strasbourg when the Dancing Plague of 1518 hit.

John puts himself on the (literal) hot seat and buys a Cadillac made of gold. Meanwhile, Jonnie tells us about the "Dancing Plague" of the 16th Century and the strange reason ketchup was invented. Plus, a conversation about the difference between healthy confidence and a self-destructive ego. Today episode is NOT sponsored by Biscuits & Gravy : "When you want some really wet flour on top of your really dry flour.” FOLLOW Jonnie W: https://jonniew.com FOLLOW John Driver: https://johndriver.com LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, SEND MESSAGE, OR SUPPORT at http://talkaboutthatpodcast.com WATCH/SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjExy_jWIdNvGd28XgF2Dg Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Welcome back to Young Hot Guys! This week the guys chat boy maths, The Dancing Plague, The Wexford Opera House conspiracy, Kneecap and much more! Plus - we find out that all of Killian's friends are fake... like Tony's cousin Omar

In the summer of 1518, a woman stepped into the streets of Strasbourg and began to dance. She didn't stop for hours. Then days. Then weeks. Soon, hundreds had joined her—and some never stopped.In this episode of our history-sode series, we dive into the mysterious and very real Dancing Plague of 1518. Why did it happen? Could people really dance themselves to death? And how did an entire city respond to the chaos? You'll find out in this strange but true tale from the past.Waller, John. A Time to Dance, A Time to Die: The Extraordinary Story of the Dancing Plague of 1518. Icon Books, 2008.The Lancet, “Dancing Plague of 1518” (2004): https://www.thelancet.comHistory.com Editors. “The Dancing Plague of 1518.” History Channel, https://www.history.com/news/what-was-the-dancing-plague-of-1518Smithsonian Magazine. “The Dancing Plague of 1518.” https://www.smithsonianmag.com

In 1518 one woman's mysterious dance sparked an uncontrollable epidemic, leading up to 400 people to dance wildly for weeks.Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Dr. Lynneth J. Miller Renberg to explore the bizarre Dancing Plague, discussing the theories of demonic possession, divine punishment, and social protest, finding out how the city struggled to contain this strange phenomenon. The medical missteps, and cultural tensions fueled one of history's most puzzling outbreaks.MOREHow to Survive the Plaguehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/01e8GRcHkZuHjmUTvlIwRxPresented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Alice Smith, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.Theme music from All3Media. Other music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on

We're in a brand new shiny studio and to mark the occasion, we bring you everything you love about the pod with 2 stories of the strange and macabre, an outrageous (ish) dangly bit and a sexy (ish) Fetish factoid! Happy new studio.....cheers!!!! Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:30 Celebrating the New Studio04:48 Historical Events on April 14th11:44 Live Show Announcement and Patreon Shoutouts19:00 Exploring Vampire Legends and Myths26:43 Vampire Burials Across Europe30:28 T-Shirt Competition and Apron Talk32:53 ChatGPT Action Figures36:46 The Dancing Plague of 151848:04 Bukkake Bride and Fetish Factoid50:43 Conclusion▶︎ Support us on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/ThePaddedCellPodcast▶︎ www.thepaddedcellpodcast.co.uk▶︎ www.thepaddedcellpodcast.store Watch the podcast on YouTube:▶︎ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePaddedCellPodcastFollow The Padded Cell for more:▶︎ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551425184285▶︎ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepaddedcell_podcast/?hl=en-gb▶︎ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thepaddedcellpodcastRecorded and Produced by Liverpool Podcast Studios▶︎ Web - http://www.liverpoolpodcaststudios.com▶︎ Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/liverpoolpodcaststudios▶︎ LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/company/liverpool-podcast-studios

Send us a textHistory is full of strange and shocking mass deaths that defy logic—and this episode dives into four of the weirdest. From Boston's deadly molasses flood to a London beer tsunami, these real-life disasters sound almost too bizarre to be true. We also explore the chilling tale of a crocodile loose on a plane and the eerie mystery behind the unstoppable Dancing Plague of 1518. Whether caused by industrial failure, mass hysteria, or reptilian chaos, each story reveals just how unexpected tragedy can be. Tune in as we uncover the bizarre, the deadly, and the downright unbelievable.Watch the video version here: https://youtube.com/live/9ZVy3TeLpfcDon't forget, you can watch us live on Tuesday nights at 8PM CST - U.S. on YouTube and Facebook! Support the Show: Patreon (Bonus Content)Follow us on Social Media: YouTube ChannelFacebook Fan PageInstagram Fan Page X (formerly Twitter)TikTok Fan Page"After Dark with EVP" (Use code "AFTERDARK25" for 25% off an annual subscription)https://bit.ly/46GOmAzSubmit Your Story, Comments, or Questions: theevppod@gmail.com

 Uncover the truth behind history's biggest myths  - and truths you were never told before. Facts from Napoleon's height to the dancing plague. Prepare to be surprised! You've been lied to - find out the real stories here! There are truths that aren't true - and truths that have been hidden from you. 

In this podcast, I explore the theme of mass hysteria or mass psychogenic illness. I discuss the triggers, the clinical manifestations, and the management.I use a global perspective and narrate examples of mass hysteria manifesting in different parts of the world. These included hysterical outbreaks of toxic gas anxiety in schools in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Bangladesh.Amongst the relatively contemporary conditions the podcast covers are the Havana syndrome, TikTok tics, and the epidemics of sleeping narrated by Suzanne O'Sullivan's in her book titled The Sleeping Beauties.I also discuss the historical background of mass hysteria such as demonic possession in nunneries in Europe, and the mass dancing hysteria described by John Waller in his book titled The Dancing Plague.The podcast also covers the culture bound syndromes, such as Hwa-Byung - a Korean anger syndrome; Amok - bouts of mass murder in the Malay Peninsula; and Koro - genital retraction in Asia and Africa. Also included are cultural startle syndromes such as the Jumping French Canadians in Maine, and Miryiachit in Siberia.

Kerri tells the heartbreaking story of the murder of Hajna Piller who married Geza de Kaplany. Due to jealousy, de Kaplany committed what some call the worst single murder in history.  Donna covers the Dancing Plague of 1518. Frau Troffea began dancing in the street without music and it led to many, many others joining with no explanation.  This episode is sponsored by Select Quote. Head to www.selectquote.com/creep to find the best life insurance for you. They shop so you save.  If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.com Join The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast 

Kerri tells the heartbreaking story of the murder of Hajna Piller who married Geza de Kaplany. Due to jealousy, de Kaplany committed what some call the worst single murder in history.  Donna covers the Dancing Plague of 1518. Frau Troffea began dancing in the street without music and it led to many, many others joining with no explanation.  This episode is sponsored by Select Quote. Head to www.selectquote.com/creep to find the best life insurance for you. They shop so you save.  If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.com Join The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast 

OMG we're back! After a long hiatus, please enjoy this episode of potentially parasitic dance moves. The 1500's apparently had the most insane dance raves. Have a comment or topic suggestion? Email us!thewitching.podcast@gmail.comAlso,Zombie Snailhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go_LIz7kTok

In today's double pop quiz, Jon answers an audience question and then faces a historic moment for the podcast. Don't miss it!

In 1518 in modern-day France, a woman named Frau Troddea started dancing in the town square... and didn't stop. Soon, other citizens in the town found their way to the dance floor to join her... and they didn't stop dancing either! Is dancing contagious?! It's up to Carly Q to travel back in time to find out. Visit Tinkercast.com/WhoWhenWow to download a printable worksheet based on this episode. Originally aired See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 155 | "You gotta shimmy that shyphillis away." In this episode of REMelations, Mindy kicks things off with a listener dream from Maria, where a tropical getaway takes a terrifying turn. A Hawaiian vacation concludes with a flight that plummets into the ocean—will the pilot save the passengers, or does Maria's subconscious have a twist in store? Next, Mindy and Brooke dive into the wild world of catnaps! Get ready for dreams featuring embarrassing workplace bathroom emergencies, baby sea turtles in unexpected places, smiling goats, floating balloon faces, and glittery black holes that lead straight to hell. Finally, Brooke takes us back in time to the Dancing Plague of 1518. Discover how this bizarre and deadly outbreak of uncontrollable dancing swept through a town and learn about other fascinating mass psychogenic events throughout history. From dream-induced flights of fancy to real-life historical oddities, this episode is packed with surprises, laughs, and just a touch of the eerie. Help spread the word with this week's Celebrity Hashtag - #WhatDoesSullySullenbergerDream   Support the Show Ready to explore your dreams, snag some exclusive merch, unlock bonus content, or simply drop us a hello? Visit www.REMelations.com/support today!   Time Stamps & Content Warnings 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:24 - Quick Chat 00:02:07 - Maria's Airplane Crash Dream 00:14:02 -Promo | Support the Show 00:15:16 - Interpretation of Maria's Dream 00:23:49 - QOTW 00:27:37 - Catnap Intro 00:27:58 - Shart Dream 00:30:22 - Sea Turtle Dream 00:36:57 - Smiling Goat Dream 00:40:09 - Lost Pregnancy Visitation Dream 00:43:11 - Balloon Faces Dream 00:44:41 - Shadow Family Dream 00:45:47 - Sparkly Hell Dream 00:47:21 - Promo | Tell a Bestie 00:48:17 - Topic |  Dancing Plague of 1518 01:14:29 - Chit Chat 01:19:40 - End   Show Links   What Was The Dancing Plauge of 1518 - https://www.history.com/news/what-was-the-dancing-plague-of-1518 Dancing Plauge of 1518 - https://www.britannica.com/event/dancing-plague-of-1518 Dancing Plague History, Cause & Origin - https://study.com/academy/lesson/dancing-plague-cause-origin.html  

In the sweltering summer of 1518, Strasbourg fell victim to a madness that would haunt Europe's memory.

Send us a textThe middle ages sucked. The people of Strasberg, France had it particularly rough. And then? They started dancing. And they didn't stop until they died. Join us for this fascinating tale! That's true!((sorry for the late upload, I had NO internet cause of the winter 'storm' My net goes out if you fart at it cross ways)https://linktr.ee/cruelteaSupport the show

Send us a textIn honor of the holiday season, we are re-releasing our 12 Days of Christmas special! For the next 12 days, we will re-release one episode a day, each one with our own spin on the classic holiday theme, "The 12 Days of Christmas."Katie shares the story of the Dancing Plague of 1518.

What a tale I have for you today! In 1518, a very peculiar form of madness fell over the people of the city of Strasbourg (modern day France) in the Holy Roman Empire. People started... dancing. A lot of people. As in hundreds. And out in public in full view of anyone who wanted to watch! And many of them only stopped when they died. They literally danced themselves to death. What happened and why??? For Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com

Don Wildman examines a town gripped by a bizarre plague, the mix-up that spawned a holiday tradition and a woman's quest to take on the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Dancing Plague of 1518, a bizarre, unexplained phenomenon that saw the citizens of Strasbourg take to the streets and dance unceasingly for weeks on end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two books, three pets, one Leona, two houses and one bed frame later we have finally reached Episode 400!! And the spaghetti says we'll be around for at least 600 more. This week Em brings us a topic almost as wild as pasta psychics with the story of the Dancing Plague of 1518. Then Christine cracks into our newest book for the gayest love story gone wrong, the tale of Alice and Freda. And please don't tickle our laughing veins… and that's why we drink! Our new book A Haunted Road Atlas: Next Stop is finally here! Check out your local indie bookstore or visit http://bit.ly/HRANextStop to get your copy today! Come see our brand new live show: The Pour Decisions Tour which is sure to bring plenty of gasps, laughs, and frights! Get your tickets at: http://andthatswhywedrink.com/live ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Karen and Georgia cover the "Paper Bag Killer" and the Dancing Plague of 1518.For our sources and show notes, visit www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.