
The Mystery of the Year
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
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The Evolution of the Roman Calendar
This chapter explores the historical transformation of the Roman calendar from its original 10-month format to the 12-month system, detailing significant reforms by figures like Numa Pompilius and Julius Caesar. It addresses the complexities behind calendar manipulation, seasonal adjustments, and the whimsical implications of leap years, particularly for those born on February 29th.
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What is a year, and how did we learn to track it? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli chart the evolution of calendars, from lunar to Gregorian, and even ponder timekeeping on Mars, with insights from history, religion, and science.
