Carried Away: A look at the history behind the Carrier Pigeon
Meet Elvis, a rare breed of Carrier Pigeon from Virginia. Elvis is not your typical pigeon; you won’t find pigeons like him pecking away at crumbs on city streets. What makes Elvis so special? Like his ancestors, he’s bred specifically for homing.
Watch as pigeon breeder Drew Lesofski talks about these remarkable birds and how they have been used to deliver the important messages of Pharaohs and Kings for thousands of years. To learn more about the history behind the Carrier Pigeon, tune in on Thursday, April 11th at 9pm ET/PT on History Canada to watch this episode of Museum Secrets: Inside the Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C.
