Dogs in History
Meet the dogs who shaped history — from ancient legends to modern heroes. Some of these dogs are famous, others long forgotten, but all played a part in the human story.
Their stories live here and are grouped into six themed categories.
Each tale will surprise you, move you, and change the way you think about dogs and history.
Cerberus: The Dog Who Guarded the Underworld
When Hercules faced Cerberus, Rubens painted more than a myth - he painted the struggle between life, death, and a dog who guarded both.
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