Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Archaeologists and historians have known for decades that ancient Egyptians worshipped cats, but recent research has proven that ...

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 ...

They purr beside you now, curled up in cozy corners or stalking across your living room but behind those glowing eyes and graceful paws lies a history as mysterious and dramatic as any myth or legend.

Discover the fascinating history of cat domestication and genetic analysis results, revealing how ancient Egyptians played a pivotal role in shaping modern cats. Scientists discovered the remains of a ...

For years, many believed cats first became companions in the Fertile Crescent 10,000 years ago. But new DNA evidence points to North Africa, especially Egypt and nearby regions, only about 3,500–4,000 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sheba pet food is searching for a domestic cat in the U.S. with links to the feline nobility of ancient Egypt Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, ...