In 1518, Strasbourg was gripped by a strange phenomenon where hundreds danced uncontrollably, leading to exhaustion and fatalities. This episode examines Frau Troffea's role in sparking the hysteria, the city's chaotic responses, and the enduring mystery surrounding the event, from mass hysteria to ergot poisoning. We also dive into its cultural legacy and historical significance.
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Mysterious disappearances, haunted relics, cursed tombs, and unsolved horrorsâhistory is full of eerie echoes that refuse to fade. Every week, Eerie Echoes dives deep into the strangest, creepiest, and most unsettling historical events youâve never heard of. From ghost ships and vanishing civilizations to bizarre plagues and terrifying legends, we uncover the chilling truths behind historyâs most haunting mysteries. Some stories will keep you up at night. Others will make you question reality itself. Join us as we pull back the veil of time and reveal the darkest corners of the past. But beware... some echoes never fade. đ New episodes every Saturday | Follow us if you dare.