The Enduring Bond: Exploring Human-Animal Relationships Through History

15/07/2025 11 min Temporada 2 Episodio 1
The Enduring Bond: Exploring Human-Animal Relationships Through History

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Send us a textThis episode delves into the momentous 1940 discovery of the Lascaux Cave by four young explorers in France, revealing stunning prehistoric art that provides a window into ancient human and animal interactions. The episode explores how animals have been integral to human societies, from prehistoric survival and spiritual symbolism to roles in mythology, companionship, and modern scientific research. The narrative traces these evolving relationships, emphasizing the continuous and dynamic bond between humans and animals throughout history and into the contemporary world. 00:00 The Discovery of Lascaux Cave 01:24 Unveiling Prehistoric Art 01:56 Global Significance of Cave Art 02:34 The Purpose and Meaning of Ancient Art 03:38 Animal Symbolism in Ancient Civilizations 05:02 The Evolution of Human-Animal Relationships 07:33 Animals in Modern Society 08:24 The Healing Power of Animals 09:25 The Enduring Human-Animal Bond https://www.instagram.com/resilientanimal/ https://www.facebook.com/TheResilientAnimal https://www.linkedin.com/company/association-for-human-animal-bond-studies/