Introduction We dwell our lives by the rhythm of the calendar. Days bleed into weeks, weeks into months, and months into years. Understanding how these models of time relate to 1 one other is key for planning, group, and easily navigating our every day lives. The idea of a “week” – a seven-day block – … Read more
Deciphering the Calendar and Week Structure Do you ever find yourself pondering the intricacies of time, the subtle rhythms of the calendar? We’re all familiar with the standard structure – the weeks, the months, the years – but sometimes, within this familiar framework, a unique phenomenon emerges: the month of five weeks. It’s a curiosity … Read more
The Julian Calendar: A Predecessor and Its Imperfections The Problem of the Julian Calendar Time, a river flowing relentlessly, governs our days, shaping our societies, and dictating the rhythms of our lives. Its measurement, though seemingly simple, is a complex dance of astronomical precision, societal agreement, and historical shifts. At the heart of our current … Read more
