The Strasbourg Strife of 1518

In the year of 1518, a most peculiar affliction struck the city of Strasbourg. As, Frau Troffea, a woman known, was witnessed dancing in the streets in a frenzy. Her vigor was unmatched, and it danced unrelenting for days. Whispers spread like wildfire as others started by a similar urge to dance. Hundreds of the city joined in, dancing without pa

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