Stuff You Missed in History Class

Mug Shot! Alphonse Bertillon and Criminal Identification

Stuff You Missed in History Class

In the 19th century, Alphonse Bertillon standardized the mug shot and came up with a system of organizing police records; he also conceived a new way of identifying people. Tune in to learn more about the rise -- and fall -- of Bertillon's system. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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