The Black Plague, also known as the Bubonic Plague, was one of the most devastating pandemics to ever strike humanity. It ravaged Europe during the 14th century and killed millions of people. At the time, it was called the Great Pestilence or the Great Plague. Today, it is also known as the Black Death. Other synonyms for the Black Plague include the Great Mortality, the Pestilence, and the Plague Epidemic. Regardless of what it is called, the Black Plague remains a haunting reminder of the destructive power of diseases and the importance of public health measures to prevent them.