The Black Plague Facts. The black plague, also known as the black death, was a plague that spread through the mediterranean and europe in the 14 th century during the black plague it was not called the black plague. And many people, desperate to.

It is widely thought to have been an outbreak of bubonic plague caused by the bacterium.

14 members of the french court. Black plague has been discovered in china, sparking fears of a widespread outbreak. As the world feels the effects of coronavirus we can at least be thankful that we're not living through the black plague, some of these facts are downright shocking. 14 members of the french court.