The Black Plague swept through Europe in the mid-14th century, killing tens of millions in its ruthless path. Cities emptied, families vanished overnight, and fear gripped every corner of society. With medicine primitive and superstition rampant, people clung to any hope of survival—no matter how bizarre. From strange diets to dangerous rituals, the desperate measures adopted were often as deadly as the disease itself. These weird survival attempts reveal both the terror and creativity of a world gripped by panic.
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