A strange medieval affliction caused a mass hysteria event in Europe where people inexplicably and uncontrollably danced for weeks, leading to several deaths from exhaustion. Likely caused by extreme stress, famine, and disease, victims believed they were cursed by St. Vitus, the patron saint of dancers, actors, and epileptics, traditionally associated with healing nervous disorders known as "St. Vitus’ Dance". Dancing sickness or disease was a documented, fatal phenomenon. This and other bizarre events lead up to the infamous Massachusetts Salem Witch Trails that took place in 1692. By the way, April 29 is International Dance Day. National Dance Day in the USA is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of September. HNAe500.

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Audio credits: HistoryUnplugged podcast with Scott Rank (Episode-Witches Weren't Burned During The Middle Ages, That Actually Happened in the Renaissance Period; 06jun2023) Salem Media, Parthenon Network. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.

A strange medieval affliction caused a mass hysteria event in Europe where people inexplicably and uncontrollably danced for weeks, leading to several deaths from exhaustion. Likely caused by extreme stress, famine, and disease, victims believed they were cursed by St. Vitus, the patron saint of dancers, actors, and epileptics, traditionally associated with healing nervous disorders known as "St. Vitus&rsquo; Dance". Dancing sickness or disease was a documented, fatal phenomenon. This and other bizarre events lead up to the infamous Massachusetts Salem Witch Trails that took place in 1692. By the way, April 29 is International Dance Day. National Dance Day in the USA is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of September. HNAe500.
Check out the YouTube version of this episode at <a href="https://youtu.be/KzmD1bJLVjE">https://youtu.be/KzmD1bJLVjE</a>&nbsp;which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.
<ul>
<li>History Unplugged podcast available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3YthqYx">https://amzn.to/3YthqYx</a></li>
<li>Dancing Plague books at <a href="https://amzn.to/4t9wtVh">https://amzn.to/4t9wtVh</a></li>
<li>Witches &amp; Witchcraft books at <a href="https://amzn.to/4555O2X">https://amzn.to/4555O2X</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Salem Witch Hunt books at <a href="https://amzn.to/44NsmnH">https://amzn.to/44NsmnH</a><a href="https://amzn.to/4t9wtVh"></a></li>
</ul>
ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on&nbsp;<a href="https://patreon.com/markvinet">https://patreon.com/markvinet</a> &nbsp;SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK <a href="https://amzn.to/3POlrUD">https://amzn.to/3POlrUD</a> (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). By the way, April 29 is International Dance Day.
<ul>
<li>Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at <a href="https://www.parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus/">https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus</a></li>
<li>Mark's TIMELINE video channel:&nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet">https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://markvinet.com/podcast">https://markvinet.com/podcast</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Mark's books: <a href="https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM">https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Audio credits: History Unplugged podcast with Scott Rank (Episode-Witches Weren't Burned During The Middle Ages, That Actually Happened in the Renaissance Period; 06jun2023) Salem Media, Parthenon Network. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.

Sweeping historical saga of the United States (USA), Canada and Mexico from their deep origins to our present epoch. Join host Mark Vinet on this exciting and fascinating journey through time, exploring and focusing on the interesting, compelling, wonderful and tragic stories of the North American continent, its inhabitants, heroes, villains, leaders, environment and geography.

History of North America

Sweeping historical saga of the United States (USA), Canada and Mexico from their deep origins to our present epoch. Join host Mark Vinet on this exciting and fascinating journey through time, exploring and focusing on the interesting, compelling, wonderful and tragic stories of the North American continent, its inhabitants, heroes, villains, leaders, environment and geography.