Hrdlička, A.

Alois Hrdlička was a notable Czech-American physical anthropologist, recognized for his significant contributions to the study of human evolution and anthropology in the early 20th century. He focused on human ancestry and migration patterns, advocating for the scientific study of human remains to understand populations better. Hrdlička founded the American Journal of Physical Anthropology and played a key role in establishing anthropology as a serious academic discipline in the United States. His work laid the groundwork for future research in human biology, evolution, and cultural anthropology, shaping how we understand our species' history.