Uncover the Surprising Truth Behind Medieval Cats and Humanity’s Timeless Obsession Revealed in 57 Stunning Photos
Good day, my lord! Ever wonder if cats have been plotting their takeover since medieval times, all while looking majestically fluffy? The internet’s recent obsession with felines might seem like a modern craze, but humans have had a crush on kitties for centuries. Believe it or not, cats graced the royal courts and even haunted the manuscripts of the Middle Ages—sometimes as revered companions, other times misunderstood as little demons. So, how did these mysterious creatures buff their way from sacred pets to paw-some internet legends? Dive into the whimsical world of the Medieval Cats subreddit, where history meets humor in every twitch of a whisker and every stealthy corner hiding spot. Ready to see cats in a whole new, gloriously fluffy light? LEARN MORE
Good day, my lord! How fare thee? And how art thou cat? He is looking rather fluffy this morning, if I may be so bold as to say!
We all know that the internet has been absolutely obsessed with cats for the past couple of decades. But humanity’s love for these creatures began long, long ago. And apparently, there were even many depictions of kitties in ancient and medieval art!
We took a trip to the Medieval Cats subreddit and gathered some of their most amusing posts below. From felines hiding in the corners of royal paintings to memes of medieval cats that deserve to be hanging in museums, we hope you enjoy scrolling through these hilarious images. And be sure to upvote the ones that make you want to go back in time and meet all of these cute kitties!
In this subreddit, you can find portraits of royal cats, hilarious looking cats playing musical instruments, creepy cats that might give you nightmares and even precious pets that must have been extremely loved by their owners. If you have cats of your own, I’m sure you’ll see some images that look surprisingly familiar on this list. And if you’re not a cat owner, well, maybe these images will inspire you to become one!
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To ancient civilizations, cats were highly regarded and sometimes seen as royalty. But by the time the 13th century rolled around, most Europeans weren’t interested in keeping cats as pets. And as soon as the church decided that felines were associated with the devil, they were condemned and cast out.
Unfortunately, even today, we can still see the impacts of these terrible claims. It’s a common superstition that black cats are bad omens, and these cute, dark kitties are still the least likely to be adopted from rescues. So if you’re in need of a new family member, don’t hesitate to give a sweet black cat a chance!
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