TED-Ed
How hat fashion has evolved throughout history - Alison L. Goodrum
2026 • E17 Mar 3, 2026 5m
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.
Lesson by Alison L. Goodrum, directed by Biljana Labović.