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How Hat Fashion Has Evolved Through History
A TED-Ed tour of hats through time — from a Bronze Age cap found with Ötzi the Iceman to the Roman pileus that symbolized freedom, revolutionary caps, and towering royal headdresses. Discover how hats have shown warmth, status, and even politics.
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