Black cats have fascinated the world for centuries, whether as witches' companions, protectors or symbols of both good and bad luck. DW presents some fascinating facts about these felines, including ...

It's the darkest time of the year. You're out walking, the sun has already gone down. Suddenly, out of the shadows, a black cat darts across your path. If you're superstitious, you might draw back ...

Credit: Canva In the Salem witch trials in the late 1600s, paranoia was off the charts. Anything slightly odd became “evidence” of sorcery, and that included owning a black cat. Black cats became ...

Black cats are beautiful creatures that have been misunderstood for centuries. The idea of black cats being unlucky dates back to the Middle Ages in Europe. During that time, people were very ...