In the summer of 1518, the people of Strasbourg witnessed something inexplicable. Hundreds of citizens, seemingly possessed, danced uncontrollably for days on end. Their feet bled, their bodies withered, but they could not stop. What caused this strange and terrifying event? Was it a curse, mass hysteria, or something even more sinister?

In "Dancing With Madness," historian and author Melissa Jones takes readers deep into one of history's greatest mysteries—the 1518 Dance Plague. Combining riveting historical detail with psychological insight, Jones unravels the layers of fear, superstition, and societal pressures that may have driven a city to the brink of madness.

• Why did so many people succumb to this uncontrollable urge to dance?
• What role did religious fervor and mass hysteria play in the spread of the plague?
• And why does this strange and haunting event still captivate historians today?

With vivid storytelling and meticulous research, "Dancing With Madness" shines a light on a forgotten chapter in history, where the line between reality and the surreal was blurred, and where humanity grappled with the terrifying unknown.

Perfect for readers of historical mysteries, psychological thrillers, and those fascinated by the stranger side of history, "Dancing With Madness" will leave you questioning the boundaries of belief and the mysteries that still linger from the past.