Researchers surveyed the DNA of more than 200 cats spanning the last 9,000 years, including ancient Romanian cat remains, Egyptian cat mummies, and modern African wildcat specimens.

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In Egyptian mythology, gods and goddesses could transform into animals, but only one, Bastet, goddess of home and fertility, was believed to be able to take on the form of a cat.

Though the Egyptian exhibit runs through August 17, 2025, the museum has no plans to continue Meowseum Nights after ending the program this fall. A similar initiative for dogs has yet to be announced.

“When I excavated six complete cat skeletons in a 6,000-year-old Egyptian tomb, I was able to show that these animals were tamed, but not fully domesticated,” he said.

What’s the story behind all those cats in Egyptian hieroglyphics? With a friendly tone and a knack for making complex science and history accessible, Losos draws on his own research and experiences ...

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