Cats in History
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5 Interesting Facts About Maneki Neko (Lucky Cats or Fortune 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.
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A Prayer to St. Gertrude, the Patron Saint of Cats
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.
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Celebrate Presidents’ Day With 4 of Our Presidents’ Cats
India, Socks, Misty Malarky Ying Yang — these are some of our esteemed presidential cats. Let's honor our presidents' cats in honor of Presidents' Day.
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7 Ways Black Cats Bring Good Luck Around the World
Happy Black Cat Day and almost Halloween! Are black cats good luck? In Asia and Europe, black cats bring wealth, bless marriages, keep homes safe and more.
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The History of Cats — Cats in the Ancient World
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.
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Christina Hess’ ‘Animals in History’ Series
Artist Christina Hess’ ‘Animals in History’ series puts a feline twist on famous figures, like William Shakesbeard, King Tutankhameow and Marie Antoinippe.
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Finally, Recognition for Félicette — the First Cat in Space
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.
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How the Cat Lady Went From Crazy to Cool
We look at how 'cat lady' — a phrase burdened with negative connotations — has been reclaimed by a fresh generation of proud female feline fans.
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Feline Fine Art Is on Display at a Massachusetts Museum
We talk with a curator about an exhibit called "Meow Mix" at the Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts in Springfield.
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Musical Cats in History: The Bizarre Story of the Cat Piano
Singing cats are a viral staple today. Centuries before the internet, however, musical theorists imagined the katzenklavier, a practical cat piano.
