Cats: A History

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by Rod Phillips · 2026

A comprehensive history of the relationship between cats and humans spanning roughly 10,000 years. Rod Phillips examines cats’ changing roles—from rodent controllers and objects of veneration to companions and cultural icons—across different societies.

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Design your surroundings, then watch cats domesticate themselves
The episode connects behavior change to situational design, then applies the same adaptation lens to cats’ long relationship with humans and even airline food.
Sep 14, 2026 · 54 min

1 episode featuring Cats: A History

Design your surroundings, then watch cats domesticate themselves