Almanacs and Day Planners
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Explore the origin and evolution of Almanacs, which were like analog smartphones in pre-digital times, containing calendars, sunrise/sunset times, tides, festivals, and more. Discover how ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures influenced their development, and learn about Roman almanacs called Fausti.
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People have kept diaries and recorded notes since writing was invented. But planners as we think of them today have their roots in almanacs.
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