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Are black cats good luck? In Asia and Europe, black cats bring wealth, bless marriages, keep homes safe and more.
- November 11, 2020
Are black cats good luck? In Asia and Europe, black cats bring wealth, bless marriages, keep homes safe and more.
India, Socks, Misty Malarky Ying Yang — these are some of our esteemed presidential cats.
- November 2, 2020
India, Socks, Misty Malarky Ying Yang — these are some of our esteemed presidential cats.
Ever wonder if there’s a reason for those waving cats you see? They’re called Maneki Neko — a.k.a. Lucky Cats or Fortune Cats — and this is their story.
- January 2, 2020
Ever wonder if there’s a reason for those waving cats you see? They’re called Maneki Neko — a.k.a. Lucky Cats or Fortune Cats — and this is their story.
Today is St. Patrick’s Day, but it’s also the feast day of this original cat lady — here is the history of St. Gertrude and a prayer to her that I wrote.
- March 17, 2019
Today is St. Patrick’s Day, but it’s also the feast day of this original cat lady — here is the history of St. Gertrude and a prayer to her that I wrote.
You’d be surprised at the key roles cats played throughout ancient history and mythology. Let’s look at the history of cats in the ancient world.
- August 8, 2018
You’d be surprised at the key roles cats played throughout ancient history and mythology. Let’s look at the history of cats in the ancient world.
Artist Christina Hess’ ‘Animals in History’ series puts a feline twist on famous figures, like William Shakesbeard, King Tutankhameow and Marie Antoinippe.
- May 28, 2018
Artist Christina Hess’ ‘Animals in History’ series puts a feline twist on famous figures, like William Shakesbeard, King Tutankhameow and Marie Antoinippe.
In 1963, Félicette was the first and only cat to make the journey into space. But, you’ve likely never heard of her. Matthew Serge Guy plans to change that.
- March 2, 2018
In 1963, Félicette was the first and only cat to make the journey into space. But, you’ve likely never heard of her. Matthew Serge Guy plans to change that.
We look at how ‘cat lady’ — a phrase burdened with negative connotations — has been reclaimed by a fresh generation of proud female feline fans.
- August 10, 2017
We look at how ‘cat lady’ — a phrase burdened with negative connotations — has been reclaimed by a fresh generation of proud female feline fans.
We talk with a curator about an exhibit called “Meow Mix” at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in Springfield.
- April 19, 2017
We talk with a curator about an exhibit called “Meow Mix” at the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts in Springfield.
Singing cats are a viral staple today. Centuries before the internet, however, musical theorists imagined the katzenklavier, a practical cat piano.
- March 20, 2017
Singing cats are a viral staple today. Centuries before the internet, however, musical theorists imagined the katzenklavier, a practical cat piano.
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