Cesare Lombroso
Cesare Lombroso was an Italian criminologist and eugenicist known for his theory that criminals could be identified by physical features. His legacy, which had a profound impact on the fields of criminology and social policy, is critiqued in Claire Aubin's podcast as an example of harmful ideologies that shaped societal views on crime and morality.
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Lombroso's historical reactionary thought suggests that 'the male is a more perfect female'.
Le donne fanno male... ("chi dice donna dice danno")
San Marino· 2026-02-28
Corina Chelaru references Cesare Lombroso as an important figure in the historical study of the connection between appearance and personality.
Chipul nu minte niciodată? Cum poate fi „citit” istoricul emoțional al unei persoane, explică Corina Chelaru
Romania· 2026-02-05
Cesare Lombroso was an Italian physician and criminologist, known as the founder of the Italian Positive School of Criminology.
6 noiembrie: Ziua în care s-a născut Alexandru Mitru, unul dintre cei mai cunoscuţi autori de literatură pentru copii din perioada comunistăRomania· 2025-11-06
Cesare Lombroso was an old criminologist referenced in The Examination for his views on the 'born criminal'.
‘Drugs removed all the stuff a seven-year-old kid should not have in their life’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-13
Cesare Lombroso's theories on women's relationships are referenced to discuss societal stereotypes.
‘I call us the Sisterhood of Ill Repute’: Amanda Knox on bonding with Monica Lewinsky and Lorena Bobbitt | Amanda Knox
United Kingdom· 2025-03-22
Cesare Lombroso is known for his controversial theories on identifying criminals by physical features.
A scholar and a hater: new podcast focuses on historical figures that suck | HistoryUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-21
