The First Cat Memes: History of Cats 3 | World History

As French aristocrats—including Cardinal Richelieu and King Louis XV—began embracing cats as beloved companions, the furry creatures clawed their way back into human favor. From shipboard mousers saving sailors’ lives to postal office protectors, from Victorian “Old Maids” and Enlightenment...

18 min - Pets & Animal Rescue - Extra History

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