About this episode

The episode discusses the oldest known evidence of domesticated cats on Cyprus and the tales of St. Nicholas of the Cats.

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the oldest known evidence of domesticated cats on the isle of Cyprus, as well as tales of St. Nicholas of the Cats, also associated with the island. (originally published 8/7/2025) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Robert, Joe

Topics covered

• domesticated cats
• Cyprus
• St. Nicholas of the Cats
• history
• archaeology

Keywords

• cats
• Cyprus
• domestication
• history
• archaeology
• St. Nicholas

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Cyprus

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