Ancient Chinese process of bringing cat home to raise as pet was similar to marital contract

As feline companions, cats have woven themselves into the fabric of modern Chinese life, appearing in homes, cafes and even fashion shows. But what you might not know is that their appeal is rooted in ancient times. In fact, bringing a cat into the home and raising it as a pet once followed rituals similar to marriage in ancient China. Scientists have revealed that the earliest domestic cats appeared around 1,400 years ago during the Tang dynasty (618-907), arriving in China from Central Asi...

By Zoey Zhang