The True Story of the Dancing Plague of 1518

by Roberta Ellis

Overview

Uncover the mysterious phenomenon of the Dancing Plague in 16th-century Europe, exploring its origins, symptoms, and medical explanations, while delving into the cultural, religious, and historical context of the time.

Discover the legacy of this bizarre event, its influence on art and literature, and its contemporary implications for public health and psychology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781779611901
Publisher:	Gee Golly Darn
Publication date:	08/20/2024
Pages:	162
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.35(d)

About the Author

Roberta Ellis is a scholar, adventurer, and master of tackling both the mind-bending world of mathematics and the quirky corners of human and natural history. With a foot firmly planted in the academic realm, Ellis navigates complex mathematical theories like Abstract Algebra: Structures Built to Last and Combinatorics: Counting Without Losing Your Mind with precision and clarity. At the same time, she dives into the stranger side of life with works like The Great Emu War: Australia's Avian Anarchy and Beetle Battles: The Secret World of Competitive Insect Fighting, blending deep research with an eye for the unusual.Ellis's writing brings a sharp, insightful lens to every subject she approaches, whether it's breaking down advanced topics like Cryptography: Secrets You Can't Crack or unpacking the bizarre history behind The True Story of the Dancing Plague of 1518. Her talent lies in making the obscure and the complex not only understandable but downright fascinating.Whether Ellis is explaining the deep mysteries of topology in No Boundaries, No Bullshit or recounting the hidden traditions of isolated cultures in The Drokpa of Ladakh: Preserving Purity Through Isolation, her work is steeped in thorough research and presented with a wit that keeps readers hooked. Ellis is particularly gifted at drawing connections between the seemingly unrelated, from Game Theory: Strategies That Slap to The Lighthouse War: Britain's Silent Coastal Battle.Roberta Ellis doesn't just write about the world-she unearths its secrets, unravels its mysteries, and distills it all into something the rest of us can appreciate, whether we're mathematicians, history buffs, or just curious about the weird wonders around us.