Nobility, rebels, and mad hatters: A brief history of hats - Alison L. Goodrum
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Trace the illustrious history of hats dating back to the Paleolithic Era, and explore how they were used in different periods. -- Humans have been fashioning caps since the dawn of civilization. A bearskin cap from the Bronze Age is one of the earliest surviving hats, discovered alongside Europe’s oldest mummy. Hats aren’t just for keeping heads warm or making a fashion statement— they’ve been used throughout history as a symbol of status, power, and politics. Alison L. Goodrum traces the illustrious history of headwear. Lesson by Alison L. Goodrum, directed by Biljana Labović. Animation by Abby Oullette, https://www.abbyouellette.com Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdPatreon Check out our merch: http://bit.ly/TEDEDShop ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Us ---------------------------------------------- Sign up for our newsletter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter Follow us o
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