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EPISODE · May 15, 2024 · 1H 24M

History of Calendars: 19 is the Magic Number

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We have made several attempts to track time and record the cycles of the moon and sun. Some systems were more accurate than others and some calendars don't even relate to celestial bodies, but all of them provide an interesting glimpse into the culture that used them at that time in history.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/teach-me-something. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have made several attempts to track time and record the cycles of the moon and sun. Some systems were more accurate than others and some calendars don't even relate to celestial bodies, but all of them provide an interesting glimpse into the culture that used them at that time in history.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/teach-me-something. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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