TED Talks

Chris A. Kniesly: History through the eyes of a chicken (2018x289)

Uitzenddatum: Okt 12, 2018

The Ancient Egyptian king Thutmose III described the chicken as a marvelous foreign bird that "gives birth daily." Romans brought them on their military campaigns to foretell the success of future battles. Today, this bird occupies a much less honorable position – on dinner plates. Chris Kniesly explains the evolving role of chickens throughout history.