The House Red
History is stranger than fiction---and we're here to prove it. Welcome to The House Red, the podcast where we uncork the wildest, weirdest, and most unbelievable true stories from history. From bizarre plagues to daring heists, twisted scandals to forgotten legends, we dive into the past's juiciest tales with a twist of dark humor and a splash of intrigue. So pour yourself a glass and get ready---because history has never been this intoxicating.
The House Red
The Dancing Plague: Deadly Groove
In the sweltering summer of 1518, the streets of Strasbourg became the stage for one of the strangest medical mysteries in history. It started with one, and within days, dozens joined, their bodies moving to an unheard rhythm, unable to stop even as exhaustion and death loomed. In this episode, we unravel the theories behind this eerie outbreak, from supernatural fears to psychological phenomena, and explore why, even centuries later, the true cause remains a mystery.