SciencePhoto: HT HealthThe Evolution of Camouflage from Ancient to Modern Times
Camouflage has evolved from ancient practices like Native Americans using buffalo hides and Irish hunters covering themselves with branches to modern military applications. Early examples include a 48,000-year-old Indonesian cave painting and Julius Caesar's use of Venetian blue on ships. In the 1890s, Abbott Thayer pioneered graded colors for concealment, influencing World War I patterns. Today, camouflage incorporates advanced materials and smart textiles to counter drones and surveillance technologies.
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