The Dancing Plague of 1518

Описание: "It started with one woman, Frau Troffea, who began to dance uncontrollably in the streets. Within days, dozens more had joined her, unable to stop their frenzied movements."
As the days turned into weeks, the number of dancers swelled to over 400. Men, women, and even children danced without rest, leading to severe exhaustion, injuries, and in some cases, death."
Medical and Religious Responses (35-55 seconds)
"Doctors and priests were baffled. Some believed it was a curse or divine punishment, while others suspected it was a case of 'hot blood.' Medical remedies and religious rituals were tried, but nothing seemed to work."
Modern historians and scientists have proposed various theories, ranging from mass hysteria and stress-induced psychosis to ergot poisoning – a hallucinogenic mold found in rye bread. However, no single explanation has been universally accepted."
Visual: The streets of Strasbourg returning to normal, with people recovering.
Narration: "The dancing eventually subsided as mysteriously as it began. The people of Strasbourg returned to their daily lives, but the memory of the Dancing Plague lived on, leaving behind an enduring historical mystery."
A closing montage of historical documents, modern-day Strasbourg, and dancing figures.
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