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History of Cat Painting & Cat Art — The Journey of Cats and Civilization

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History of Cat Painting & Cat Art — The Journey of Cats and Civilization This page explores how the cultural symbolism of cats has evolved across eras and regions through painting and visual art. Rather than treating cat art as a mere “history of beauty,” we read it as a mirror that reflects how humans relate to animals, nature, domestic life, gender, and even the sacred. From the divine guardians of ancient Egypt to the beloved internet icons of the digital age, we trace the sociological and anthropological shifts of cats in art across time and place. Ancient Egypt: Cats as Sacred Companions and Social Order Cats’ practical role in … Read more

No machine has ever existed like it, nor ever will again. 

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I first became interested in ocean liners when I was around 9 years old. Before air travel, the best way to travel was on an ocean liner. However, the world’s most famous ocean liner was a spectacular failure. Everyone knows the story of the Titanic because it failed. The Titanic’s designer prioritized decoration over functionality, resulting in over 1500 deaths. The Titanic’s designers thought lifeboats were ugly, so decided not to put enough on board. The Titanic’s watertight compartments did not extend high enough to prevent the ship from flooding. On her very first voyage, the Titanic sunk in a colosal catastrophe which remains well known to this day.Would a … Read more