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Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦

@dogshistorian.bsky.social

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🐶 Dogs built civilization — I just write about it. 🧬 Evolution | 🎼 Noise | 📸 Love Hard truths, hard riffs, soft paws. #SlavaUkraini #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice 👣 Come for the #dogs, stay for the revolution. #DogsofBluesky https://taplink.cc/giovannipadrone

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Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 19h

I tell Gula’s story—and many others—in my book ORIGINS. A journey through archaeology, myth, and emotion, tracing the ancient roots of our bond with dogs. 📖 Available in multiple languages: taplink.cc/giovannipadrone #DogsofBluesky #DogHistory #ORIGINSbook

Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 19h

This isn’t just mythology. It’s proof of a spiritual bond between humans and dogs that transcends time, culture, and geography. A bond rooted in care, not utility. In love, not logic. #Origins #DogLovers

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Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 19h

From Lagash to Isin, Gula took on new names: Ninisina (“Lady of Isin”), Nintinugga, Nimdindug—each honoring her healing powers or civic role. She wasn’t just myth. She was memory, medicine, and meaning. #Mythology #DogCompanions

Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 19h

Meet Gula, also known as Bau or Baba—the Sumerian goddess of dogs. As her cult spread, she became a healing deity. Her dog wasn’t just a companion—it was a living symbol of care, protection, and regeneration. #AncientDogs #DogGoddess #archaeology #history #dogs

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Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 19h

Long before medicine became science, ancient humans watched dogs lick their wounds—and heal. That simple gesture sparked one of the oldest associations in human history: dogs and healing. In Sumer, this bond became divine. #DogHistory #Mesopotamia #art

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Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 1d

This isn’t just archaeology. It’s memory. It’s origin. It’s proof that the bond between humans and dogs is written in time, in bones, and in the heart. I tell this story—and many others—in my book “ORIGINS”. 📖 taplink.cc/giovannipadrone #DogsofBluesky #DogHistory

Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 1d

That act of care changed history. That puppy turned out to be the direct ancestor of all modern dogs. Our bond with dogs wasn’t born from calculation—it was born from a pure, selfless gesture. #Origins #DogBond

Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 1d

How did he survive? Because someone cared for him. Fed him. Protected him. In a time when every resource mattered, someone chose love. No gain. No utility. Just compassion. #PaleolithicLove #DogsAreFamily

Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 1d

In Bonn-Oberkassel, Germany, archaeologists discovered the remains of a young dog who lived 14,200 years ago. But this wasn’t just any dog. He was gravely ill. And yet… he survived for months. #AncientDogs #Compassion

Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 1d

Did you know the bond between humans and dogs is older than the pyramids? Older than agriculture. Older even than writing. In the heart of the Ice Age, something extraordinary happened. #DogHistory #Archaeology

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Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 3d

Intrigued by the fascinating history of American hairless dogs? Dive deeper into these discoveries and unravel the genetic links in my book: 'Migrations - Ancient Dogs of the Americas'! One of the final chapters is dedicated entirely to this amazing topic. Find your copy now!

Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 3d

Why did these American breeds lose their hair? And what other traits (like missing teeth!) came with it? The answer lies in the activation of the Foxi3 gene, a key to their unique evolutionary story.

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Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 3d

Divergent clades mean these breeds took different evolutionary paths, perhaps due to geographic isolation. This allowed the Xoloitzcuintle and Peruvian Hairless Dog to develop unique characteristics, even from a shared lineage! A true marvel of adaptation.

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Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 3d

And now, genetic data is adding powerful support! The study by Parker, H. G., et al. (2017 - 'Genomic Analyses Reveal...') may have found 'divergent clades' between these breeds, but that doesn't contradict the common ancestor theory. #dna #genetics #biology

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Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 3d

Professor Valadez Azúa's groundbreaking theory suggests that ancient South American dogs, including the Peruvian Hairless Dog, descend directly from Mesoamerican breeds like the Xoloitzcuintle. This isn't just theory; it's backed by solid archaeozoological data! #archaeology #maya

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Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 3d

Meet Professor Raúl Valadez Azúa, a true pioneer in understanding the evolutionary path of Mesoamerican & South American dogs. His profound knowledge, especially of the #Xoloitzcuintle, has shaped our understanding. #dogs #Mexico #SouthAmerica #Peru

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Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 3d

Have you ever wondered about the origins of the unique hairless dogs of the Americas, like the famous Xoloitzcuintle? 🐾 Their history is far more intricate and fascinating than you might imagine! Join me as we delve into the incredible journey of these ancient companions.

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Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you @coccinelle.bsky.social

Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 4d

The books are all available. Just go to any online bookstore, starting with Amazon.

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Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 4d

If this journey through time moves you, explore the stories I’ve gathered in my books:
📘 ORIGINS
📗 ROMA CANES MUNDI
📙 MIGRATIONS
📖HEAVEN CAN WAIT
Where bones become voices, and history learns to wag its tail.
Taplink in my bio
#DogHistory #ancientdogs #affectionate

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Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 4d

Rome left us bones, mosaics, epitaphs. From tiny lapdogs to massive molossers, dogs had roles in homes, farms, and armies. They were loved, named, remembered. Their presence was carved in stone.

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Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 4d

Ancient DNA now complements archaeology. It traces canine migrations alongside humans, confirms their lupine origin, and maps their spread across continents. Dogs didn’t just follow us—they shaped our journey.

Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 4d

In the Neolithic, dogs diversified. Strong bones suggest hauling. Worn teeth hint at guarding livestock or hunting pests. They weren’t just useful—they were integrated into daily life.

Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 4d

Upper Paleolithic burials—Goyet, Razboinichya, Předmostí—show dogs buried beside humans. Not tools. Not food. Companions. These early canids had traits between wolf and dog, and they were mourned.

Giovanni Padrone 🇺🇦 @dogshistorian.bsky.social · 4d

Zooarchaeology studies ancient animal remains. When it focuses on dogs, it reveals stories of affection, labor, and survival. Size, age, trauma, diet—each bone speaks. Even signs of healing show that some dogs were cared for, not discarded.