Historical Mystery · 1518

In 1518, 400 People Danced Until They Died. Why?

It's the morning of July 14th, 1518, in the Holy Roman city of Strasbourg. A woman named Frau Troffea steps into the cobbled street outside her house, and starts to dance. There is no music.

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