History through the eyes of a chicken - Chris A. Kniesly
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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.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Chris A. Kniesly
- Director Mark Phillips
- Narrator Addison Anderson
- Sound Designer Sam Bair
- Associate Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
- Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
- Fact-Checker Francisco Diez
