In the early 18th century, John James Heidegger, a Swiss, introduced semi-public masked balls in London, showcasing fashion and dance. These events gained popularity in England and America. Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" is inspired by masquerade parties where disguises reflect true identities.

John James Heidegger's innovative semi-public masked balls in London during the early 18th century sparked a trend in fashion and dance that quickly gained popularity on both sides of the Atlantic
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