History through the eyes of a chicken
4,680,536 views |
Chris A. Kniesly |
TED-Ed
• October 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. [TED-Ed Animation by Mark Phillips].