Cats in history

5760 votes and 223377 views on Imgur: The magic of the Internet

Owners with their black cats, waiting in line for audition in movie "Tales of Terror."

Black cats, perhaps more than any other type of cat, evoke such a response in we humans. Culturally, black cats have appeared in folk tales, art, films, internet memes and much more. This is not to say that the image of a black cat means to same to all cultures. Some see black cats as ominous figures, foreshadowing misfortune. Others connect them to good luck or signs of change. Whatever the cultural significance, black cats have found their way into popular culture in various guises…

If you’ve always assumed that modern culture's fascination with things like hilarious photos of cats is a modern phenomenon, think again. Believe it or not, ...

History often gets brushed aside by other subjects in school because of an oversimplified view of the discipline. For the most part, it’s presented as a “recollection of stuff that happened” and that’s it.

His name was Simon, and he was one badass feline.

The first year of a cat’s life can be considered the equivalent of 15 human years. If you want to work out how old your Cat is in human years, check

6 Of The Greatest Cat Ladies In History - World's largest collection of cat memes and other animals

Having a cat is a blessing, especially when you’re lonely... and sailing across the sea. This Twitter thread will show you what it was like to have cats aboard naval ships.

Instant Smiles: Wholesome Animal Memes - World's largest collection of cat memes and other animals