New studies trace the domestication of cats to ancient Egypt, linking their origins to religious rituals and the cult of ...

An ancient Egypt-themed exhibition at the Shanghai Museum has become the world's most visited paid special exhibition of ...

Eventually, some ancient Egyptians likely welcomed the cats home as adorable pet companions, they say. The domestication and spread of animals driven by cults is not uncommon. For instance, previous ...

An ancient Egypt-themed exhibition at the Shanghai Museum has become the world's most visited paid special exhibition of ...

Initially depicted with a lion’s head, Bastet’s image transformed around the first millennium BC to feature a cat’s head instead. “This transformation coincided with the rise of cat ...

One of his many records fell at Tuesday’s District 11 Track and Field Championships held at the Zephyr Sports Complex at ...

Several mummified cat remains and deities like the Egyptian goddess Bastet suggest that the furry felines and humans lived alongside each other in the region. However, the exact circumstances ...

they were sacred beings linked to the goddess Bastet. Cats were believed to ward off evil spirits and disease. They were seen as protectors of households and bringers of fertility. Harming a cat ...

With its gloriously colourful and wonky beamed houses, including more than 300 listed buildings, Lavenham is frequently described as Britain’s best-preserved medieval village. It's on our doorstep but ...