Video - The Dancing Plague: A Historical Epidemic

Did you know that in 1518, a mysterious illness struck the town of Strasbourg, causing people to dance uncontrollably for days on end? The Dancing Plague, also known as the Dance Epidemic, affected hundreds of people who danced until they collapsed from exhaustion or even died. Some believed it was caused by stress, while others thought it was a form of mass hysteria. The bizarre event lasted for weeks, with authorities even hiring musicians to keep the dancers moving in the hopes of curing them. Imagine dancing non-stop against your will - talk about a wild dance party gone wrong!