A cartoon picture of a woman in a blue dress dancing in a town

A bustling city square, July 1518, Strasbourg. In the year 1518, the city of Strasbourg witnessed something so bizarre, it defies all logic. Picture this - a city already grappling with famine and diseases, becomes the stage for what seemed like a macabre festival. Yes, you heard it right, a festival of non-stop, fervent dancing!