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The Pigeons of Ancient Rome

This video traces the remarkable history of the domestic pigeon, from its origins as the rock dove to its many roles in human society. Once prized in Rome for its meat, plumage, and status as a luxury ...
The pigeon was still there, this time sitting in the middle of the parking lot. “That was not a safe place for it,” Mays said. Without much trouble, Ryan Mays was able to capture the pigeon and place ...