How Cats Used Humans To Conquer The World (10,000 BCE To Today) | Before Cities

How Cats Used Humans To Conquer The World (10,000 BCE To Today) | Before Cities

For over 10,000 years, cats have lived alongside humans — not because we tamed them, but because they chose us. From wild African wildcats sneaking into ancient grain stores to sacred symbols in Egyptian temples, cats have used their unique bond with humans to spread across the globe and secure their place in history.

In this episode of Before Cities, we explore:

How cats first appeared in human settlements.
Why cats “domesticated themselves” rather than being tamed.
The role of cats in ancient civilizations like Egypt.
How cats became one of the most successful animals on Earth.

From 10,000 BCE to today, the story of cats is the story of survival, adaptation, and quiet conquest — all made possible through their partnership with us.

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