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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2025 · 1H 3M

Calendars

from Clueless Expert · host Eugenia Han & Josh Cohen

Join Eugenia and Josh on Clueless Expert as they delve into the fascinating world of calendars. From the ancient Egyptians predicting the Nile's floods to the intricacies of modern timekeeping, this episode explores how different societies across history have organized time. Discover the evolution of the Western Gregorian calendar and its global impact, and how ancient civilizations like the Mayans and contemporary cultures across Asia and beyond utilize alternative calendar systems, such as lunar and lunisolar calendars. With engaging discussions about cultural significance, religious influences, and even the sci-fi possibilities of intergalactic timekeeping, this episode provides a comprehensive look at how calendars shape our world and what the future might hold as humanity reaches for the stars. Follow us on Instagram @cluelessexpertpodcast. Eugenia is on Instagram @eugeniahan and Josh @cohenmae.  Join our Facebook Group here. 

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