For thousands of years, the cat has walked beside us, never behind us. It has been worshipped as a god, cursed as a demon, and loved as a companion. From the temples of ancient Egypt to the cobblestone streets of medieval Europe, and now to the quiet hum of our living rooms, cats have shaped human history in ways we are only beginning to understand.

In this episode of Dave Does History, we explore the curious and enduring bond between people and their feline counterparts. We will travel through time to uncover how this creature went from divine protector to persecuted outcast to cherished pet. Along the way, we will see how science now confirms what cat lovers have always known, that these mysterious animals not only soothe our hearts but sharpen our minds. The story of the cat is, in many ways, the story of ourselves.