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From courtroom standoffs to tense encounters with highway robbers, hats in early modern England carried far more meaning than simple fashion. New research reveals that what people wore on their heads could signal loyalty, rebellion, status, and even personal safety.
Today, choosing whether to wear a hat is a personal decision. But about 400 years ago, strict social rules governed "hatiquette," and removing a hat was expected as a sign of respect. According to ...
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