On the island of Crete, ancient hounds (Kritikos Lagonikos) still roam—witnesses to myth: Minos, the Minotaur, Ariadne, Perseus, Icarus and Daedalus. Timeless dogs, bearers of enduring beauty. #dogs #AncientDogs #Crete #Mythology #History #ancientdna
September 26, 2026 at 9:14 AM
On the island of Crete, ancient hounds (Kritikos Lagonikos) still roam—witnesses to myth: Minos, the Minotaur, Ariadne, Perseus, Icarus and Daedalus. Timeless dogs, bearers of enduring beauty. #dogs #AncientDogs #Crete #Mythology #History #ancientdna
On the island of Crete, ancient hounds (Kritikos Lagonikos) still roam—witnesses to myth: Minos, the Minotaur, Ariadne, Perseus, Icarus and Daedalus. Timeless dogs, bearers of enduring beauty. #dogs #AncientDogs #Crete #Mythology #History #ancientdna
September 26, 2026 at 9:14 AM
On the island of Crete, ancient hounds (Kritikos Lagonikos) still roam—witnesses to myth: Minos, the Minotaur, Ariadne, Perseus, Icarus and Daedalus. Timeless dogs, bearers of enduring beauty. #dogs #AncientDogs #Crete #Mythology #History #ancientdna
In the 2nd century CE, Arrian didn’t just write about hunting. He described a bond. His greyhound wasn’t a tool — it was a companion, gentle and affectionate, inseparable from its master. #AncientDogs #Arrian #Greyhound #dogsofbluesky #booksky
April 17, 2026 at 9:46 AM
In the 2nd century CE, Arrian didn’t just write about hunting. He described a bond. His greyhound wasn’t a tool — it was a companion, gentle and affectionate, inseparable from its master. #AncientDogs #Arrian #Greyhound #dogsofbluesky #booksky
🐕 Since the Neolithic, dogs have lived alongside the peoples of Central Asia. They weren’t just present—they adapted, evolved, and took on vital roles in human survival. #DogHistory #AncientDogs #CentralAsia
October 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
🐕 Since the Neolithic, dogs have lived alongside the peoples of Central Asia. They weren’t just present—they adapted, evolved, and took on vital roles in human survival. #DogHistory #AncientDogs #CentralAsia
Imagine the horror, the chaos — people and animals — then silence. In the autumn of 79 AD, Pompeii was swallowed by Vesuvius. But it never forgot its loyal companions. #ancientdogs #dogs #pompeii #art #RomanEmpire
August 31, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Imagine the horror, the chaos — people and animals — then silence. In the autumn of 79 AD, Pompeii was swallowed by Vesuvius. But it never forgot its loyal companions. #ancientdogs #dogs #pompeii #art #RomanEmpire
In the shadow of Tikal, life unfolds in quiet rhythms. A smooth-coated Itzcuintli watches over her pups as Maya children gather, curious and gentle. No myth here—just memory.
#AncientDogs #Mesoamerica #Itzcuintli #Tikal #VisualHistory
#AncientDogs #Mesoamerica #Itzcuintli #Tikal #VisualHistory
November 2, 2025 at 9:25 AM
In the shadow of Tikal, life unfolds in quiet rhythms. A smooth-coated Itzcuintli watches over her pups as Maya children gather, curious and gentle. No myth here—just memory.
#AncientDogs #Mesoamerica #Itzcuintli #Tikal #VisualHistory
#AncientDogs #Mesoamerica #Itzcuintli #Tikal #VisualHistory
On the island of Crete, ancient hounds still roam—witnesses to myth: Minos, the Minotaur, Ariadne, Perseus, Icarus and Daedalus. Timeless dogs, bearers of enduring beauty. #AncientDogs #Crete #Mythology #dogs #history
September 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
On the island of Crete, ancient hounds still roam—witnesses to myth: Minos, the Minotaur, Ariadne, Perseus, Icarus and Daedalus. Timeless dogs, bearers of enduring beauty. #AncientDogs #Crete #Mythology #dogs #history
🐾 In Italy, region Apulia, inside Romanelli and Pagliacci caves, dog remains dating back 20,000 years were found—among the oldest in the world! Pre-Roman Italy holds a millennia-old story of human-canine coevolution. #AncientDogs #Archaeology #dogs
August 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🐾 In Italy, region Apulia, inside Romanelli and Pagliacci caves, dog remains dating back 20,000 years were found—among the oldest in the world! Pre-Roman Italy holds a millennia-old story of human-canine coevolution. #AncientDogs #Archaeology #dogs
#Zooarchaeology doesn't just study bones: it reconstructs relationships, emotions, and alliances. From the 'Stories of Millennary Dogs' series, In this episode, we follow the trail of ancient #dogs through excavations, myths, and millennia-old silences. #art #archaeology #ancientdogs
October 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
#Zooarchaeology doesn't just study bones: it reconstructs relationships, emotions, and alliances. From the 'Stories of Millennary Dogs' series, In this episode, we follow the trail of ancient #dogs through excavations, myths, and millennia-old silences. #art #archaeology #ancientdogs
The “Phoenician #dog” is mostly a modern label. Canine populations in the Levant were likely diverse and shaped by continuous exchanges and admixture. Their history is far more complex than 20th century national narratives suggest.
#Ancientdna #ancientdogs #archaeology #ancienthistory
#Ancientdna #ancientdogs #archaeology #ancienthistory
August 28, 2026 at 8:12 AM
The “Phoenician #dog” is mostly a modern label. Canine populations in the Levant were likely diverse and shaped by continuous exchanges and admixture. Their history is far more complex than 20th century national narratives suggest.
#Ancientdna #ancientdogs #archaeology #ancienthistory
#Ancientdna #ancientdogs #archaeology #ancienthistory
The “Phoenician #dog” is mostly a modern label. Canine populations in the Levant were likely diverse and shaped by continuous exchanges and admixture. Their history is far more complex than 20th century national narratives suggest.
#Ancientdna #ancientdogs #archaeology #ancienthistory
#Ancientdna #ancientdogs #archaeology #ancienthistory
August 28, 2026 at 8:11 AM
The “Phoenician #dog” is mostly a modern label. Canine populations in the Levant were likely diverse and shaped by continuous exchanges and admixture. Their history is far more complex than 20th century national narratives suggest.
#Ancientdna #ancientdogs #archaeology #ancienthistory
#Ancientdna #ancientdogs #archaeology #ancienthistory
These breeds are relatively recent, so I don’t cover them in my books. But my research focuses on truly ancient dogs—over 1,500 years old. If ancient dogs intrigue you, my books are waiting. 🐾 #AncientDogs #DogEvolution
September 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
These breeds are relatively recent, so I don’t cover them in my books. But my research focuses on truly ancient dogs—over 1,500 years old. If ancient dogs intrigue you, my books are waiting. 🐾 #AncientDogs #DogEvolution
Near Hadrian’s Wall, Romans bred Salukis and Afghans 2,000 years ago. Vindolanda reveals a canine world more diverse—and advanced—than we ever imagined. #AncientDogs #Vindolanda
September 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Near Hadrian’s Wall, Romans bred Salukis and Afghans 2,000 years ago. Vindolanda reveals a canine world more diverse—and advanced—than we ever imagined. #AncientDogs #Vindolanda
🐾 FOUR-LEGGED PIONEERS: THE OLDEST DOGS OF AMERICA!
Long before leashes and kibble, dogs walked beside the first humans who dared to cross into a frozen, unknown world. They weren’t pets. They were partners. Guardians. Family. #DogHistory #AncientDogs
Long before leashes and kibble, dogs walked beside the first humans who dared to cross into a frozen, unknown world. They weren’t pets. They were partners. Guardians. Family. #DogHistory #AncientDogs
October 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
🐾 FOUR-LEGGED PIONEERS: THE OLDEST DOGS OF AMERICA!
Long before leashes and kibble, dogs walked beside the first humans who dared to cross into a frozen, unknown world. They weren’t pets. They were partners. Guardians. Family. #DogHistory #AncientDogs
Long before leashes and kibble, dogs walked beside the first humans who dared to cross into a frozen, unknown world. They weren’t pets. They were partners. Guardians. Family. #DogHistory #AncientDogs
Ancient dogs reached the Paraná basin later than humans — around 1600–1400 years ago. Yet their bond with local communities became deep, symbolic, and essential. A story of coexistence shaped over centuries.
#AncientDogs #Archaeology #SouthAmerica #DogsofBluesky
#AncientDogs #Archaeology #SouthAmerica #DogsofBluesky
May 6, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Ancient dogs reached the Paraná basin later than humans — around 1600–1400 years ago. Yet their bond with local communities became deep, symbolic, and essential. A story of coexistence shaped over centuries.
#AncientDogs #Archaeology #SouthAmerica #DogsofBluesky
#AncientDogs #Archaeology #SouthAmerica #DogsofBluesky
The Sloughi, Ancient Sighthound of North Africa
#slough #ancientdogs #sighthoundhistory #dogorigins #dogs #Egypt
#slough #ancientdogs #sighthoundhistory #dogorigins #dogs #Egypt
November 22, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The Sloughi, Ancient Sighthound of North Africa
#slough #ancientdogs #sighthoundhistory #dogorigins #dogs #Egypt
#slough #ancientdogs #sighthoundhistory #dogorigins #dogs #Egypt
Did you know this sighthound isn’t just ancient—it’s one of the few truly ancient dog breeds in the world? At 6,500 years ago, the earliest identifiable Saluki remains come from the Iraqi site of Tepe Gawra (Penn Museum, Philadelphia). #DogsofBluesky #Science #History #ancientdogs #saluki
May 14, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Did you know this sighthound isn’t just ancient—it’s one of the few truly ancient dog breeds in the world? At 6,500 years ago, the earliest identifiable Saluki remains come from the Iraqi site of Tepe Gawra (Penn Museum, Philadelphia). #DogsofBluesky #Science #History #ancientdogs #saluki
Ancient Alaskan humans repeatedly domesticated wolves, dogs, and hybrids. Despite many attempts, only one lineage survived. This study reveals early human-canid bonds and the evolution of domestication.
#AncientDogs #HumanHistory #Domestication #Archaeology
#AncientDogs #HumanHistory #Domestication #Archaeology
Dog Domestication: A Tale of Alaskan Canids and Human Companionship
Early humans and their ever-evolving relationship with wolves, dogs, and wild hybrids in prehistoric Alaska
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December 5, 2024 at 3:27 AM
Ancient Alaskan humans repeatedly domesticated wolves, dogs, and hybrids. Despite many attempts, only one lineage survived. This study reveals early human-canid bonds and the evolution of domestication.
#AncientDogs #HumanHistory #Domestication #Archaeology
#AncientDogs #HumanHistory #Domestication #Archaeology
Their story is a warning. Disease, colonialism, and cultural erasure wiped out a breed—and a way of life. Learn more in 'Migrations - Ancient dogs of the Americas' — a journey into the lost canine civilizations of the New World. #ancientdogs #doghistory #dogextinction #culturalviolence #dogculture
March 20, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Their story is a warning. Disease, colonialism, and cultural erasure wiped out a breed—and a way of life. Learn more in 'Migrations - Ancient dogs of the Americas' — a journey into the lost canine civilizations of the New World. #ancientdogs #doghistory #dogextinction #culturalviolence #dogculture
Migrations isn’t just a book. It’s a journey — across myths, bones, and memories. Led by the sacred dogs of the ancient Americas. Get it now and follow their trail. 🐾 #Migrations #NewBook #AncientDogs
August 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Migrations isn’t just a book. It’s a journey — across myths, bones, and memories. Led by the sacred dogs of the ancient Americas. Get it now and follow their trail. 🐾 #Migrations #NewBook #AncientDogs
The Italian clade is one of the most intriguing in Europe: an ancient, complex lineage with pastoral roots and unique environmental adaptations. It is not a “breed,” but a historical population that reveals much about our rural past. #ancientdogs #dog #30caninemythologies #genetics #book #sheepdog
August 2, 2026 at 3:25 AM
The Italian clade is one of the most intriguing in Europe: an ancient, complex lineage with pastoral roots and unique environmental adaptations. It is not a “breed,” but a historical population that reveals much about our rural past. #ancientdogs #dog #30caninemythologies #genetics #book #sheepdog
Koster Cave reveals one of the earliest human–dog bonds in the Americas. Four dogs were found in the Illinois River Valley, dating back over 8,500 years — later confirmed even older (1000 years earlier) through 2019 radiocarbon analyses. #ancientdogs #ancienthistory #illinois #genetics #booksky
August 3, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Koster Cave reveals one of the earliest human–dog bonds in the Americas. Four dogs were found in the Illinois River Valley, dating back over 8,500 years — later confirmed even older (1000 years earlier) through 2019 radiocarbon analyses. #ancientdogs #ancienthistory #illinois #genetics #booksky
🐾 The Molossus of Epirus is one of the most cited dog breeds in ancient literature. Yet its story is tangled in myths, misreadings, and modern distortions. Let’s set the record straight. #AncientDogs #DogHistory
August 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🐾 The Molossus of Epirus is one of the most cited dog breeds in ancient literature. Yet its story is tangled in myths, misreadings, and modern distortions. Let’s set the record straight. #AncientDogs #DogHistory
Genetic and zooarchaeological studies confirm: the Slough is not a modern invention, but a lineage that stretches back through millennia. A bridge between myth and science, tradition and evidence. #DogGenetics #Archaeology #AncientDogs
November 22, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Genetic and zooarchaeological studies confirm: the Slough is not a modern invention, but a lineage that stretches back through millennia. A bridge between myth and science, tradition and evidence. #DogGenetics #Archaeology #AncientDogs
“Native” ancient Chinese dogs
Genetics disproves the idea of ancient Chinese dogs being autochthonous.
The earliest dogs arrived from Siberia ~12,900 years ago, later adapting and diversifying.
Modern Chinese dogs mix Siberian ancestry + colonial‑era imports.
#AncientDogs #Genetics #China
Genetics disproves the idea of ancient Chinese dogs being autochthonous.
The earliest dogs arrived from Siberia ~12,900 years ago, later adapting and diversifying.
Modern Chinese dogs mix Siberian ancestry + colonial‑era imports.
#AncientDogs #Genetics #China
July 24, 2026 at 3:46 PM
“Native” ancient Chinese dogs
Genetics disproves the idea of ancient Chinese dogs being autochthonous.
The earliest dogs arrived from Siberia ~12,900 years ago, later adapting and diversifying.
Modern Chinese dogs mix Siberian ancestry + colonial‑era imports.
#AncientDogs #Genetics #China
Genetics disproves the idea of ancient Chinese dogs being autochthonous.
The earliest dogs arrived from Siberia ~12,900 years ago, later adapting and diversifying.
Modern Chinese dogs mix Siberian ancestry + colonial‑era imports.
#AncientDogs #Genetics #China