Why Ancient Horses Resisted Domestication | Hoof Beats (2 of 4)

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Why were ancient horses so difficult to domesticate? Archaeologists Barbara and Tristan explore what archaeology reveals about horse domestication, why it took so long to happen, and how these fast, high-strung animals shaped early human societies.Long before riding was common, horses were hitched to carts, literally putting the cart before the horse. What does that struggle tell us about ancient technology, transport, and adaptation?___Support the show!https://www.fpan.us/give/#archaeologybooksforfun #ancienthistory #horsehistory

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