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The Ancient World Isn’t Done With Us (Live)
Apr 11, 2025
Recorded live, the host engages with the audience, sharing unexpected insights that breathe new life into familiar topics. The conversation delves into the fascinating legacy of ancient timekeeping, revealing how modern calendars and concepts of time are deeply rooted in civilizations long past. From the Roman to the Gregorian systems, listeners learn about the cultural significance behind our weekly routines and the ancient mathematics that underpin them.
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- Julius Caesar's reforms led to the creation of the Julian calendar, significantly improving timekeeping in ancient Rome and influencing modern calendars.
- Ancient civilizations like the Babylonians shaped the seven-day week and time division practices, which continue to impact our current understanding of time.
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The Origins of Our Calendar System
The modern calendar system has its roots in the reforms made by Julius Caesar, who transitioned from a chaotic Roman calendar to a more structured solar calendar. Prior to Caesar's implementation, the Roman year was filled with confusion due to unaccounted winter months. By consulting with Greek scholar Sosigenes of Alexandria, Caesar established the Julian calendar which introduced 365 days and a leap year every four years. However, this system remained slightly inaccurate, prompting Pope Gregory XIII to refine it in the 16th century, leading to the Gregorian calendar we use today, which corrects the leap year discrepancies.
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