Solving Calendars: The Norse Calendar System | S02 E18

Send us Fan MailA few clarifications : 1) our current calendar is the Gregorian calendar. The Julian was similar but came before that. 2) the solar year is roughly 365 days long and the lunar year is roughly 354 days so the month of Yule is always  11 days long.  3) Braus weighs 13.5 stone. Ready to shake up your golf game and shake off an outdated calendar system? We're plunging headfirst into the exciting world of Park Golf on today's episode, a simplified version of the classic sport that's winning hearts worldwide. We'll pop open a surprise package from the USA Park Golf Association and share our personal experiences with this emerging sport. We're also taking a deep dive into timekeeping, from the Julian and Roman calendars, right up to a revolutionary concept of an intergalactic calendar. Uncover the historical roots of these systems and the vital role of Julius Caesar in shaping our modern calendar. We'll explore the framework of a solar lunar calendar and how it could bring us more in tune with nature's rhythms. Venture with us into discussions on adopting the Norse calendar, featuring its unique naming system, and the radical idea of changing the metric system for a more inclusive holiday season. We'll then transport you to Germany and Japan, sharing our first-hand experiences - from martial arts lessons in an 'Ikea dojo' to the cultural norms of communal changing and showering. We'll take a look at the Germanic and Norse calendars and the dissimilarities with the Julian calendar. Finally, we'll explore the prospects of an intergalactic calendar and its implications for future space travel. So join us for this exhilarating journey into sports, culture, and timekeeping!Support the showHelp these new solutions spread by ...Subscribing wherever you listen to podcastsLeaving a 5-star review Sharing your favorite solution with your friends and network (this makes a BIG difference)Comments? Feedback? Questions? Solutions? Message us! We will do a mailbag episode.Email: [email protected]: @ajbraus - [email protected]: @scotmaupinadambraus.com (Link to Adam's projects and books)The Perfect Show (Scot's solo podcast)Thanks to Jonah Burns for the SFM music.