5000 years ago, they were first domesticated in China, but today they are threatened with extinction

Why no cat remains were found during the excavations in Pompeii

In Rome, the cat colony is a registered legal entity: this is how Italians protect cats

The Mystery of the Five-Legged Cat Mummy: The Rise of a Bizarre Ancient Industry

In this fairytale Italian village, there are more cats than people

They want to remove 200 legendary stray cats

9 interesting facts about black cats: many of them are secretly tabbies

More than 50 cats guard one of the world's most prestigious museums

The most loyal cat in the world: it caught a pigeon and fed it to an unjustly convicted prisoner

The fascinating origins and history of tabby cats: they link to Prophet Muhammad and Virgin Mary

That's why the Vikings gave cats as wedding gifts

The Key Marco cat: this hand-carved statue embodies the harmony of a lost civilisation with their gods