Cat history: everything you wanted to know
HistoryExtra podcast
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Introduction
Explore the significance of cats throughout history, including their revered status in ancient Egypt, their association with devilish familiars in early modern Europe, and Victorian imperialists' attempts to control them. Learn about the domestication of cats, which occurred around 9,000 to 12,000 years ago, and the reasons behind it.
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