By 
Chris A. Kniesly
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TED-Ed Original

History through the eyes of a chicken

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].

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