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

15th century imperial silk paintings hint that explorer’s voyages may have carried some unintended passengers, researchers ...

The bones of butchered and cooked animals have been found in the most high-status graves. Some hold the skulls of wild sheep, ...

Discover 5 amazing animals that shaped and lived alongside ancient civilizations. Each played a unique role in shaping early societies.

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

The butchered remains of great bustards found in the graves of people buried 15,000 years ago show that these birds had a ...

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 the topic of this book might seem a little depressing, it is really a powerful wake-up call to all of us, based on the ...

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 ...

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. In the same way ...