Most cat owners joke that their felines rule over their homes like royalty, but these asides could hold some truth. Research has found that some of today's U.S. house cats could be the descendants of ...

The origins of domestic cats, and their travels with ancient humans, are as enigmatic as the animals themselves. But now, scientists have found new evidence supporting the idea that the unfathomable ...

Egyptian cats are among the most ancient cat breeds. Egypt is one of the places of origin for domesticated cats. Wildcat species in Egypt date back as far as 1500 B.C. Cats are among the most beloved ...

Archaeologists and historians have known for decades that ancient Egyptians worshipped cats, but recent research has proven that the Pharaohs had an even more significant impact on the species than ...

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 ...