Top image: Plague epidemic.

The Black Death , a pandemic that ravaged humanity in the Middle Ages, left a harrowing mark on history. Millions of people succumbed to the plague, and nearly half of Europe's population perished. Amidst the chaos and despair, people sought ways to survive the disease, but their chances were slim. How did they cope with the overwhelming sense of dread, and who did they blame when they fell ill?

The truth is grim: bubonic plague showed no mercy, sparing no one, not even the wealthy and powerful. But people did have some options. From avoiding urban areas and avoiding the remains of the dead to moving to a city with strong plague laws , many Europeans did everything they could to avoid this deadly plague. Others chose to live their lives to the fullest and go out eating, drinking and being merry. This is how people lived day-to-day during the plague.