Robert Sterling Yard

Dancing Mania

History EN ↓ 16 episodes

The phenomenon of dancing mania has sparked numerous theories about its origins, leaving us to wonder whether it was a genuine illness or merely a social spectacle. One prominent theory suggests that those affected may have suffered from ergot poisoning, historically known as St. Anthonys Fire. This condition arose after floods and damp conditions allowed ergots to thrive on rye and other crops, leading to hallucinations. However, ergotism alone doesnt fully explain the bizarre behaviors typically associated with dancing mania. Many experts propose that the outbreaks were a response to the imm...

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Robert Sterling Yard

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Latest episode

Sep 3, 2025

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Episodes

16 - Dancing Mania by Justus Hecker 03.09.2025

The phenomenon of dancing mania has sparked numerous theories about its origins, leaving us to wonder whether it was a genuine illness or merely a social spectacle. One prominent theory suggests that those affected may have suffered from ergot poisoning, historically known as St. Anthonys Fire. This condition arose after floods and damp conditions allowed ergots to thrive on rye and other crops, l...

15 - Dancing Mania by Justus Hecker 03.09.2025

The phenomenon of dancing mania has sparked numerous theories about its origins, leaving us to wonder whether it was a genuine illness or merely a social spectacle. One prominent theory suggests that those affected may have suffered from ergot poisoning, historically known as St. Anthonys Fire. This condition arose after floods and damp conditions allowed ergots to thrive on rye and other crops, l...

14 - Dancing Mania by Justus Hecker 03.09.2025

The phenomenon of dancing mania has sparked numerous theories about its origins, leaving us to wonder whether it was a genuine illness or merely a social spectacle. One prominent theory suggests that those affected may have suffered from ergot poisoning, historically known as St. Anthonys Fire. This condition arose after floods and damp conditions allowed ergots to thrive on rye and other crops, l...

13 - Dancing Mania by Justus Hecker 03.09.2025

The phenomenon of dancing mania has sparked numerous theories about its origins, leaving us to wonder whether it was a genuine illness or merely a social spectacle. One prominent theory suggests that those affected may have suffered from ergot poisoning, historically known as St. Anthonys Fire. This condition arose after floods and damp conditions allowed ergots to thrive on rye and other crops, l...

12 - Dancing Mania by Justus Hecker 03.09.2025

The phenomenon of dancing mania has sparked numerous theories about its origins, leaving us to wonder whether it was a genuine illness or merely a social spectacle. One prominent theory suggests that those affected may have suffered from ergot poisoning, historically known as St. Anthonys Fire. This condition arose after floods and damp conditions allowed ergots to thrive on rye and other crops, l...

11 - Dancing Mania by Justus Hecker 03.09.2025

The phenomenon of dancing mania has sparked numerous theories about its origins, leaving us to wonder whether it was a genuine illness or merely a social spectacle. One prominent theory suggests that those affected may have suffered from ergot poisoning, historically known as St. Anthonys Fire. This condition arose after floods and damp conditions allowed ergots to thrive on rye and other crops, l...

10 - Dancing Mania by Justus Hecker 03.09.2025

The phenomenon of dancing mania has sparked numerous theories about its origins, leaving us to wonder whether it was a genuine illness or merely a social spectacle. One prominent theory suggests that those affected may have suffered from ergot poisoning, historically known as St. Anthonys Fire. This condition arose after floods and damp conditions allowed ergots to thrive on rye and other crops, l...

09 - Dancing Mania by Justus Hecker 03.09.2025

The phenomenon of dancing mania has sparked numerous theories about its origins, leaving us to wonder whether it was a genuine illness or merely a social spectacle. One prominent theory suggests that those affected may have suffered from ergot poisoning, historically known as St. Anthonys Fire. This condition arose after floods and damp conditions allowed ergots to thrive on rye and other crops, l...

08 - Dancing Mania by Justus Hecker 03.09.2025

The phenomenon of dancing mania has sparked numerous theories about its origins, leaving us to wonder whether it was a genuine illness or merely a social spectacle. One prominent theory suggests that those affected may have suffered from ergot poisoning, historically known as St. Anthonys Fire. This condition arose after floods and damp conditions allowed ergots to thrive on rye and other crops, l...

07 - Dancing Mania by Justus Hecker 03.09.2025

The phenomenon of dancing mania has sparked numerous theories about its origins, leaving us to wonder whether it was a genuine illness or merely a social spectacle. One prominent theory suggests that those affected may have suffered from ergot poisoning, historically known as St. Anthonys Fire. This condition arose after floods and damp conditions allowed ergots to thrive on rye and other crops, l...

06 - Dancing Mania by Justus Hecker 03.09.2025

The phenomenon of dancing mania has sparked numerous theories about its origins, leaving us to wonder whether it was a genuine illness or merely a social spectacle. One prominent theory suggests that those affected may have suffered from ergot poisoning, historically known as St. Anthonys Fire. This condition arose after floods and damp conditions allowed ergots to thrive on rye and other crops, l...

05 - Dancing Mania by Justus Hecker 03.09.2025

The phenomenon of dancing mania has sparked numerous theories about its origins, leaving us to wonder whether it was a genuine illness or merely a social spectacle. One prominent theory suggests that those affected may have suffered from ergot poisoning, historically known as St. Anthonys Fire. This condition arose after floods and damp conditions allowed ergots to thrive on rye and other crops, l...

04 - Dancing Mania by Justus Hecker 03.09.2025

The phenomenon of dancing mania has sparked numerous theories about its origins, leaving us to wonder whether it was a genuine illness or merely a social spectacle. One prominent theory suggests that those affected may have suffered from ergot poisoning, historically known as St. Anthonys Fire. This condition arose after floods and damp conditions allowed ergots to thrive on rye and other crops, l...

03 - Dancing Mania by Justus Hecker 03.09.2025

The phenomenon of dancing mania has sparked numerous theories about its origins, leaving us to wonder whether it was a genuine illness or merely a social spectacle. One prominent theory suggests that those affected may have suffered from ergot poisoning, historically known as St. Anthonys Fire. This condition arose after floods and damp conditions allowed ergots to thrive on rye and other crops, l...

02 - Dancing Mania by Justus Hecker 03.09.2025

The phenomenon of dancing mania has sparked numerous theories about its origins, leaving us to wonder whether it was a genuine illness or merely a social spectacle. One prominent theory suggests that those affected may have suffered from ergot poisoning, historically known as St. Anthonys Fire. This condition arose after floods and damp conditions allowed ergots to thrive on rye and other crops, l...

01 - Dancing Mania by Justus Hecker 03.09.2025

The phenomenon of dancing mania has sparked numerous theories about its origins, leaving us to wonder whether it was a genuine illness or merely a social spectacle. One prominent theory suggests that those affected may have suffered from ergot poisoning, historically known as St. Anthonys Fire. This condition arose after floods and damp conditions allowed ergots to thrive on rye and other crops, l...

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