
The Cats of History
From ancient temples to royal courts, battlefields to libraries, cats have quietly — and sometimes dramatically — shaped human history. In ancient Egypt, they were worshipped as divine protectors. In medieval Europe, they were feared as omens of witchcraft. On ships, they guarded precious food supplies and boosted sailor morale. And in the halls of power, famous figures from Abraham Lincoln to Winston Churchill relied on feline companions for comfort and companionship. But some cats went far beyond companionship — saving cities from plagues, becoming symbols of empires, surviving wars, and…
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