Forget dogs and cats - the pigeon is a beloved pet in China. And for centuries, owners tied lightweight whistles to their birds. But as cities grew, the spectral music these instruments produced ...

As WWI & II history enthusiasts, pigeon fanciers, and now All Creatures Great and Small viewers know, pigeons have made valuable contributions to war efforts, carrying crucial messages in situations ...

For centuries, owners tied lightweight whistles to their pet pigeons in China. The art of making pigeon whistles almost faded away in Beijing, but... A small lineage of artisans is reviving the ...