The BIZARRE Laughter Epidemic That Took Over a Country | History For Sleep

Get early episodes & bonus perks on Patreon: https://patreon.com/DrowsyHistorianIn the summer of 1518, dozens of people in Strasbourg suddenly began to dance—and couldn’t stop. No music, no joy, just uncontrollable, exhausting motion that led to bruised feet, broken bodies, and even death. Was it mass hysteria? Poisoned bread? Divine punishment? Or something far stranger?This is your story now. You're there. You're sweating, twitching, collapsing in the square while monks chant, doctors bleed you, and no one really knows what’s happening. This slow, immersive bedtime story explores the terrifying true history of the Dancing Plague—through the eyes of someone living it.Perfect for sleep, study, or simply losing yourself in a weird and miserable slice of medieval life.