In this deeply calming bedtime story, we take a slow, soothing journey back to the curious summer of 1518, when dozens of people in Strasbourg began dancing — and could not stop. Known today as the Dancing Plague, this real historical event unfolds in our story as a meditative, sensory-rich tale filled with quiet cobbled streets, soft cathedral bells, flickering candlelight, and the rhythmic mystery of a dance that seemed to rise from nowhere.

This episode of Sleepy Journeys Through History is designed to lull you into peaceful slumber while gently exploring a remarkable historical phenomenon. Perfect for bedtime, or whenever you need a moment of quiet reflection and rest.

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Highlights of the episode:

• A gentle walk through 16th-century Strasbourg
• A soothing reimagining of the first dancer, Frau Troffea
• Calming depictions of medieval market life and countryside
• Thoughtful exploration of historical beliefs and remedies
• Soft reflections on how the Dancing Plague is remembered today
• A peaceful wind-down into stillness and sleep

🛌 Perfect for:

• Bedtime listening
• Fans of bedtime stories for adults
• People managing insomnia, stress, or racing thoughts

Put on your headphones, get cozy, and let the story lull you into peaceful rest. 💫

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Explore our other Sleepy Journey shows:

📜 Through History – Explore our dreamy past

🧚 Through Fairytales – Classic tales told with a soothing touch

🎶 Through Music History – Relax with stories behind legendary musicians

👑 Through Famous Figures – A gentle look into inspiring lives

🐉 Through Myths & Folklore – Legends and tales, told softly

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