{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English ","title":"#599 | Man's Best Friend: The Remarkable History of Dogs (English Listening Practice)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8e45d50c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1445,"description":"Why do dogs understand us so well, and how did the \"wild\" wolf become man's closest companion? This episode tells the remarkable story of how a partnership thousands of years ago changed both species forever. From ancient myths to modern living rooms, it shows how dogs helped build human civilisation and captured our hearts. The story of Argos, Odysseus' loyal hunting dogFriendlier Ice Age wolves scavenged leftovers and formed a partnership.Dogs read human signals; puppy dog eyes win care.Tameness changed bodies and diet, including starch digestion.Fox experiment proved tameness reshapes bodies within generations.Working dogs helped herding, travel, and growing settlements.Dogs used in war and as status symbols.Ancient grave shows care for a sick dog.Victorians made dogs pets; Kennel Club set breeds.After war, pet dogs spread; today ownership and spending soar. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/dogs","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/HIneD2bpN38ZyIYQqvz9OwtMc5c5ep366psJkVe0ZiU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzU3MDEvMTYyMDk3/Mzg5MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}