For decades, researchers have theorized that ancient cats in and around Cyprus —  located southeast of Greece, south of Turkey —most likely followed early farmers and then “gradually got accustomed to ...

Have you ever wondered why cats, with their independent nature, became our cherished household companions? Recent archaeological discoveries are rewriting the story of cat domestication, revealing a ...

While it is common to see cats in modern households, cats are among the most recently domesticated animals. Archaeological ...

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 ...

Otherscape, shiny new technology collides with ancient magic. But don't worry, we've made just the guy to sort it all out.

Discover how today’s cats might trace their roots back to cult rituals in ancient Egypt.

The results, which were shared in a study, proved that there are enough unique DNA similarities between the two for there to be royal descendants of ancient Egyptian cats among the domestic ...

It was believed to be a representation of the Creator God and had a powerful protective ... adds another layer to the growing collection of Egyptian and Canaanite artefacts found at the site ...

Cats certainly traveled long distances: DNA from Egyptian cats has been found as far as a Viking ... Egyptians treasured cats' protectiveness and independence and saw the traits of their gods in cats.

If you're a cat lover, you know that your furry friends can go absolutely wild for a sprinkling of catnip, the green herb that can be found in many cat toys or even grown in your own garden.