What Time Is It?: Duodecimal and Sexagesimal Shenanigans

Last episode we discussed the history of calendars and this episode we approach the history of time keeping on a smaller scale. Has an hour always been the same length of time? When did keeping track of the time day become important? What are the six candles for? And what is a pennyweight anyways? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/teach-me-something. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.