THE DANCING PLAGUE: WHEN MEDIEVAL PEASANTS DANCED THEMSELVES TO DEATH | AFTER DARK

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary delves into the peculiar and unsettling phenomenon of the dancing plague that afflicted 14th and 15th-century Germany. It poses intriguing questions about the nature of this 'disease,' exploring whether it was a genuine affliction or a manifestation of something else entirely. Featuring insights from Dr. Eleanor Janega, alongside hosts Dr. Anthony Delaney and Dr. Maddy Pelling, the program seeks to unravel the mystery behind these inexplicable episodes of compulsive dancing. It challenges conventional notions of medieval ailments, offering a fascinating glimpse into a historical enigma that continues to provoke curiosity and debate.