dancing plague in 1518

IELTS Reading Practice Test · 2 questions · by kamola

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In July 1518, residents of the city of Strasbourg (then part of the Holy Roman Empire) were struck by a sudden and seemingly uncontrollable urge to dance. The hysteria kicked off when a woman known as Frau Troffea stepped into the street and began to silently twist, twirl and shake.She kept up her…

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