Eventually, some ancient Egyptians likely welcomed the cats home as adorable pet companions, they say. The domestication and spread of animals driven by cults is not uncommon. For instance, previous ...

Two new studies have uncovered the true origins of cat domestication, revealing that this beloved pet’s journey was not driven by farming but by religion. Previously, scientists had largely believed ...

Research suggests cat sacrifices in Egypt may have helped shape the tameness of today’s house cats, reshaping the history of ...

Sheba pet food is searching for a domestic cat in the U.S. with links to the feline nobility of ancient Egypt A study from the Feline Genetics & Comparative Medicine Lab found that some domestic ...

When curator of Egyptian archaeology Nir Or Lev began his ... booklets to follow the trail of the falcon, scarab beetle, cat, or jackal; or they can follow the explanatory texts beside the displays.

When it comes to cats, the story is still evolving. Scientists continue to debate where and how our feline friends first went from wild hunters to household companions. For a long time, ancient Egypt ...

Revered in ancient Egypt, beloved by pet owners and popularised in countless memes, cats share a special connection with humans. They have lived by our side for tens of thousands of years and hold ...