Cats might have been sacred in ancient Egypt, but they were far from cherished pets. Discover why our assumptions about their treatment draw far more on modern sensibilities than historical reality ...

If you've ever thought that people nowadays are a bit obsessed with cats, allow me to (re)introduce you to ancient Egyptian culture. Cats are reverently depicted throughout thousands of years of ...

In ancient Egypt, cats were not just pets; they were almost royalty. These furry friends played a starring role in Egyptian culture, earning a level of respect that modern-day cat lovers can only ...

Mouse collector, deity, messenger of Satan, or beloved family member. The history of the cat is long and marked by ups and downs. In ancient Egypt, the house cat was particularly polarizing. It was ...

The active and mischievous Egyptian Mau is known for being one of the longest living cat breeds and one of the most fascinating felines. We say this because this regal-looking cat comes with a ...

Many pet owners may treat their cats as royalty, but the ancient Egyptians went one step further: They looked to felines as symbols of divinity. To honor this history, the Shanghai Museum in China has ...

Thousands of animals — from crocodiles to cobras, down to scarab beetles — were once mummified in ancient Egypt. New analysis of the dyes on the textiles that tightly bound these mummies is now ...

If you peaked in high school, you know the feeling: the sounds of your school bell, the smell of the cafeteria meatloaf, the touch of the dodgeball against the back of your neck. These are sensory ...

China’s Shanghai Museum is not kitten around about Ancient Egypt. The public museum situated at the People’s Square announced last week that visitors will be allowed to bring their cats to a special ...

The SHEBA ® brand is setting out to find a long-lost royal successor, the cat most deserving of their new SHEBA SELECTIONS Filets. "Cat parents today know that their pets deserve to be treated like ...