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From best-selling social commentator and cultural historian Barbara Ehrenreich comes this fascinating exploration of one of humanity's oldest traditions: the celebration of communal joy, historically expressed in ecstatic revels of feasting, costuming, and dancing. Ehrenreich uncovers the origins of communal celebration in human biology and culture, showing that such mass festivities have been indigenous to the West since the ancient Greeks.

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 ...

Weekly Paranormal podcast sitting at the intersection of faith and the unexplained.

Dancing with Myself -a 1980s pop culture podcast that will transport you back in time to the neon-soaked, shoulder-padded, and totally tubular world of the 1980s. With a deep love for the era, Heather's infectious enthusiasm and encyclopedic knowledge of '80s music, movies, fashion, and trends make her the perfect guide to all things retro.As a child of the '80s herself, Heather has a personal connection to this remarkable decade. Her passion for the music of icons like Michael Jackson and Madonna, her admiration for cinematic classics like "E.T." and "The Breakfast Club," and her unapologetic...

One history teacher and one law student go on a journey through the Tortall Universe to uncover the origins and references within Tamora Pierce's legendarium.