Samuel Morton
Samuel Morton was a 19th-century American physician and scientist known for his studies in craniometry, which involved measuring skulls to support his theories on racial superiority. His work has been widely criticized for its racial biases and has been discredited in modern science. Despite this, Morton’s collection of skulls has been significant in the field of anthropology, leading to discussions on human evolution and physical anthropology, albeit through a problematic lens.
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Samuel Morton was a 19th-century scientist known for his racist theories and skull collection.
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