Hi fellow sleuths… Skye Blake here, Cat Info Detective, on the trail of fascinating ways our feline ancestors worked their cat culture into the human world.
In human history, art, literature, music, and movies, we cats have made our mark.
We still do!
Heck, there’s even music made for us and cat TV to enrich our feline cultural appreciation!
What a great time to be a cat!
Here are just a few examples of how we cats have cleverly purred our way into the culture of mankind…
Cats In Art
We cats have been a source of artistic inspiration and culture since the world began.
The feline form has been immortalized in the hieroglyphics of Egypt, captured by the great masters of the Middle Ages, and a favorite of contemporary artists.
Find out more at “Cats In Art” and ” Paintings of Cats“.
Music About Cats
Did you know cats have been part of all kinds of music? Classical, rock, pop… heck, even a musical named “Cats”!
If you’re curious… find out more at “Songs About Cats – Discover Musical Treasures“.
Music For Cats
Somebody out there must love us felines because scientific studies have been done trying to find out what music we kitties love to hear.
As a result, a man named David Teie created sounds that are music to our ears!
If you’d like something to help your cat relax and enjoy life, check it out at “Music For Cats“.
Literature & Cats
If you love books you probably already know we cats have a fun, scary, mischievous and sometimes pivotal role in many stories.
Books featuring famous cats, whether classic, modern or cartoon, continue to fascinate and entertain people everywhere.
From “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” to “The Cat In the Hat“, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” to the “Harry Potter” series, we felines cast our spell over young and old alike.
Find out more at “Cats In Books“.
Cat Culture in Poetry
Ever enjoy a great cat poem? There are thousands of them floating around the universe, from both professional and amateur poets.
Poems are fun for kids and adults… find your favorites, send us your creative cat poems too!
Discover lots of poems at “Poems About Cats – Find Ones You Love!“
History, Superstition & Cats
Egyptian writings and drawings show just how well we felines were worshiped in their culture…pretty smart aren’t we!
Can you believe some people still believe black cats are bad luck?
In the Middle Ages, humans blamed us for the plague and other epidemics and thought we were devils and witches’ mediums! Pretty crazy huh!
Find out more about our rich and fascinating history at “History of Cats“.
More History for Cat Culture Buffs!
There’s always lots of fascinating history to absorb and cats are no exception. Understanding the history of veterinary medicine gives context to the way it is today. Discover more at ” History of Veterinary Medicine“.
Felines in the Movies
Did you know cats have enjoyed the limelight since movies began in the 1890’s and television in the 1940’s?
From animation to horror movies, cats have graced the screen both in the background and as stars.
Discover more at “Cats in the Movies“.
Cat TV
If you haven’t heard of “Cat TV”, don’t confuse it with cats on TV.
Cat TV is anything that we feliness enjoy watching, especially birds, mice, fish, and other natural prey animals.
Your kitty will be fascinated for hours… it’s great stuff!
Find out both how to create your own cat television and what videos you can use on your own TV to entertain your buddy at “Great Cat TV“.
Cats As Influencers in Modern Culture
As you can see, the influence of cats in human culture is constantly growing and spreading.
We felines even rule the internet with our cuteness and antics. We’re the original influencers!
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Always more trails to follow…
Updated June 13, 2022