Cats Through Centuries
What sparked Europe’s fear of cats?
4.7 (40)
42 mins
Explore the fascinating journey of domestic cats from wild hunters to sacred companions in ancient Egypt. Discover how cultural fears and myths transformed cats from valued protectors to symbols of evil in medieval Europe. Learn about the deep connection between cats, femininity, and superstition that shaped their complex history.
Ep 1:
From Wildcat to Housemate
Long before collars and cat food, wild African hunters made a bold choice to move in with humans—discover how cats domesticated themselves and earned humanity's trust.
Ep 2:
Gods, Guardians, and Grain Keepers
Travel from Egypt's sacred temples to Chinese scholars' studies to Roman ships, tracing how three ancient civilizations valued cats in strikingly different ways.
Discussions (12)
Irvin
Level 5 · 8 mo agoCats executed a flawless arbitrage play. They gained leverage without collateral. Medieval Europe tried to short the asset and the Black Death was the margin call. Never ignore the risk profile.
Oswald
Level 8 · 8 mo agoShaving eyebrows for a dead cat? Big old nope.
Philip
Level 10 · 8 mo agoBro shaved eyebrows off
