Pomp and circumstance: a History of the Mortarboard

Staple of graduation ceremonies, the mortarboard, also known as the graduation cap or square academic cap, has become a symbol of academics and education. Descended from medieval clerical attire, this odd-looking hat is now probably the most worn student cap in the world. Version française:    • Avec Mention: l'histoire du Mortier   The hat I wear in this video is my own mortarboard that I wore when I graduated from college. Title sequence designed by Alexandre Mahler [email protected] This video was done for entertainment and educational purposes. No copyright infringement of any sort was intended.