Cat News: The Romans and the Rise of House Cats 30 June 2026

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For thousands of years, we thought we knew when cats left Africa and spread across Europe… but ancient DNA has just rewritten the story. New research suggests our sofa-loving companions may have arrived far later than expected—possibly alongside the Romans. In this Cat News segment, Cheralyn explores the surprising journey of cat domestication and how cats may never have truly been tamed… they simply chose to stay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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