<human>: I'm interested in learning more about the history of the hat.
<bot>: The hat has a long and varied history, stretching back to prehistoric times when it was worn by early humans as protection from the elements. In ancient Egypt, the headdress was used as a symbol of royalty and religious power, and eventually evolved into the modern-day turban. Throughout the centuries, various cultures have adopted the headwear for their own uses, such as the Native American Plains tribes who wore them to keep the sun out of their eyes, or the British Royal Family's use of the crown as part of their coronation ceremony. Today, the hat is still widely worn around the world as both an accessory and form of self-expression.