How hat fashion has evolved throughout history

Trace the illustrious history of hats dating back to the Paleolithic Era, and explore how they were used in different periods.

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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 illu