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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 18 MIN

Gregorian Calendar

from History Dispatches · host Matt and McKinley Breen

Every single day has something in common. It has a date, whether that is July 4, October 7, or even the rare February 29. And that is thanks to the calendar, known as the Gregorian Calendar, and used by almost the entire world. Its efficiency and simplicity means that worrying about calendar drift is a thing of the past. But all this goes back to the mid-16th century when many in the Catholic Church were concerned that Easter was getting later and later. So, reform was introduced, and what emerged is the primary calendar used all over the world. This is the history of the Gregorian Calendar. Sponsor Go to factormeals.com/dispatchespod50off to get 50 percent off andfree daily greens per box. New subscribers only. While supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). Sources https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gregorian-calendar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar Images: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar#/media/File:Christopher_Clavius.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar#/media/File:Gregory_XIII.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar#/media/File:Inter-grav.jpg History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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