How did cats go from the wild to being immortalized on tomb wall paintings and lounging in living rooms? And just how domestic is a domestic cat?

This transformation from fierce lioness to domestic cat paralleled the increasingly intimate relationship between Egyptians and their feline companions, as well as reflecting broader shifts in ...

New studies trace the domestication of cats to ancient Egypt, linking their origins to religious rituals and the cult of Bastet rather than farming practices.

Research suggests that cat sacrifices in Egypt may have helped shape the tameness of today’s house cats. Image: Mummified Egyptian cat in the British Museum in London. Credit: Neil Howard / CC BY-NC 2 ...

The macabre world of ancient Egyptian ritual sacrifice may have contributed to the domestication of cats, new research suggests.

Scientist at the University of Aberdeen are using 3D imaging software to create interactive models of mummies and other ancient artifacts.

Although cat parents can't submit their fur babies to be a part of the video series, they can use the AI-powered Pharaoh Cat Finder tool to see how much their cats have in common with the ancient ...

Do You Think Your Cat Is Related to the Royal Cats of Ancient Egypt? Research Says Maybe You're Right (Exclusive) Sheba pet food is searching for a domestic cat in the U.S. with links to the ...

RESEARCH SAYS IT COULD BE COULD YOUR CAT BE A DESCENDANT OF THE REVERED FELINES OF THE ANCIENT EGYPTIAN PHARAOHS? RESEARCH SAYS IT COULD BE PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 3, 2025 ...