eli5 How can historians know the medical causes of death of people who lived before the existence of modern medicine? 448 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question91.01K March 16, 2021 0 Comments For example I was watching a documentary about Japanese warlords and it said that one of them died from liver cancer. How could they know that? In: Other 4 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted March 16, 2021 0 Comments The cancer probably spread to the bone before death and left marks on the bones. That evidence paired with written accounts that discribe symptoms is how they can tell. You are viewing 1 out of 4 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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