A Wondrous Contagion of 1518

In the year in the midst of 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city of Strasbourg. Upon a blustery day, Frau Troffea, a woman feared, was witnessed dancing in the streets with. Her energy was unmatched, and she danced tirelessly for days. Rumors spread like wildfire as others began by a similar compulsion to dance. Hundreds of the city jo

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