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How Pets Shaped Daily Life in Ancient Greece and Rome
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (631+ words) In Ancient Greece and Rome, pets occupied a cherished place in daily life, valued for companionship, loyalty, and even status. Literary sources, inscriptions, and archaeological finds reveal that these animals were more than laborers. They were friends, confidants, and sources…...
The Lion's Den: When Big Cats Roamed Ancient Greece
3+ week, 2+ day ago (386+ words) Greek scientists believe that a cave near Vravrona, about 40 km (25 miles) east of Athens, was a hideout for lions and panthers which roamed the Ancient Greek countryside thousands of years ago. Fossils belonging to small and large mammals, including lions…...
Why Do Cats Meow More at Men?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (397+ words) New research suggests cats significantly meow more when greeting men than women, potentially as a strategic move to secure the attention they feel they deserve. The findings, published in the journal Ethology, indicate that felines modulate their behavior based on…...