Europe's Deadliest Mistake: The Forgotten Cat Purge

Описание: They were once worshipped as gods. Then, they were hunted as demons. And that shift might have been the biggest mistake in human history. 🐈💀

For 500 years, Europe waged a brutal war against the cat, believing it was an agent of the Devil. But by destroying their only defense against rats, they unwittingly opened the door to a far deadlier monster: the Black Death.

📺 WHAT WE COVER IN THIS DOCUMENTARY:
🏛️ The Golden Age: How Ancient Egypt turned pest control into a religion.
📜 The Turning Point: The 1233 Pope's decree (Vox in Rama) that branded cats as evil.
🔥 The Great Purge: The centuries of superstition and burning rituals across Europe.
🦠 The Deadly Consequence: Did the lack of cats actually cause the Bubonic Plague?
👑 The Return: How the Victorian era finally redeemed the cat.

This is the true story of mass hysteria, superstition, and the 500-year war on our oldest friend.

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📍 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro: From Deity to Demon
01:28 - The Golden Age (Egypt)
06:56 - The Turning Point (Vox in Rama)
11:52 - The Great Purge (Witch Trials & Superstition)
14:32 - The Aftermath (The Black Death)
16:24 - The Modern Era (Redemption)
18:48 - Conclusion

🔧 PRODUCTION NOTE:
Researched, written, and directed by a human history enthusiast. I use AI tools for voiceovers and image enhancement to bring these stories to life as a solo creator. Thanks for supporting independent history storytelling!

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Today, cats are our beloved companions, but their past is far darker than you might imagine. This episode of X Facts takes a deep dive into the weird history of how these feline companions were once seen as harbingers of evil across medieval Europe. We explore the folklore and historical accounts that led to black cats and all felines being systematically targeted for centuries. 🌎❌