All the News That's Fit to Bark!
Different angles on one enduring subject. Follow the sources in each story, compare the evidence, and make room for a surprise.
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Royal charters set rules for restraining dogs to protect game, while hunting manuals later recorded the calls and names used by those who followed hounds on the trail.
Historical collection imagePenitential texts from before the 11th century listed dog meat among prohibited foods, with evidence of such taboos surfacing mainly during famines.
Historical collection imageA 14th-century tale of a saint and his canine companion became an enduring symbol of compassion during times of plague.