Ancient Rituals That Still Haunt Modern Crime (Midsommar Explained!)

Ancient Rituals That Still Haunt Modern Crime (Midsommar Explained!)

A Swedish legend of dancing with the devil. A medieval plague that made people dance to death. And a modern town haunted by a phantom attacker. Heidi Wong uncovers how real cases of hysteria, ritual, and belief inspired Midsommar and prove that madness spreads faster than any curse.


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