A realistic black-and-white portrait of Cesare Lombroso, featuring his distinctive facial features and intellectual expression, representing the origins of modern criminology. Portrait of Cesare Lombroso, the father of criminology

Unveiling Cesare Lombroso: The Mind Behind Criminology’s Origins

Introduction Criminology, as we know it today, was not always recognized as a formal academic field. Its roots stretch back to the 19th century when the world began to explore crime not only as a moral failing but as a scientific phenomenon. At the heart of this evolution was Cesare Lombroso, an Italian physician and…