A Wondrous Contagion of 1518

In the year of 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city within Strasbourg. Upon a sunny day, Frau Troffea, a woman feared, was observed dancing in the streets violently. Her energy was unmatched, and she danced persistently for days. Folklore spread like wildfire as others began by a similar need to dance. Hundreds throughout the city join

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