If you've ever thought that people nowadays are a bit obsessed with cats, allow me to (re)introduce you to ancient Egyptian culture. Cats are reverently depicted throughout thousands of years of ...

Cats held a revered place in ancient Egyptian society, symbolizing protection, grace, and divine connection. These sacred ...

With its spotted coat and large green eyes, the Egyptian Mau looks like a miniature jungle cat. Here are six facts about the exotic-looking feline. 1. The Egyptian Mau might not actually be from ...

Amongst the discoveries found on May 30, 2022 there we many statuettes and figurines depicting cats and Egyptian deities. This included a cache of 150 bronze statues depicting various gods and ...

Cats are among the visitors to a Shanghai Museum exhibition that explores ancient Egyptians’ worship of the four-legged creatures. features cat statues and other treasures from a major ...

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 ...

Reuters. A cat visitor prepares to have its photo taken in front of a statue depicting the cat goddess Bastet at Shanghai Museum's "Meow Night", in Shanghai, China, August 31, 2024.

SHANGHAI Museum has pulled in crowds this summer for an exhibition of ancient Egyptian relics including cat statues and other feline imagery, and which on Saturday nights allows up to 200 visitors ...

What would J.D. Vance say? Cat owners and their pets took over an exhibition about ancient Egypt, and its devotion to cats, in an event that reflects the rising popularity of pet ownership in China.

Cats are reverently depicted throughout thousands of years of ancient Egyptian art, not just as helpful rat catchers, but as beloved companions and lifelong friends.