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Category Archives: In Ancient Days

The Case Of The Missing Months

Posted on January 7, 2015 by adminJanuary 1, 2015

Our calendar was developed in ancient Rome, and originally it had a ten month year. From March to December, the calendar resembled ours, but January and February were missing. The Romans left 61 days in an unnamed period between December … Continue reading →

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Cats and Battle Axes Were Gifts For a Bride

Posted on September 29, 2012 by adminSeptember 27, 2012

[A British publication from the 1860s described these wedding customs from June days of long ago.] In pagan days, when Rolf married Swedish King Erik’s daughter, the king and queen sat throned in state, whilst courtiers passed in front, offering … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Up

Posted on December 17, 2011 by adminSeptember 27, 2012

If we were living 400 years ago, readers would likely consult the Almanac to see if it was time for their first, and perhaps only, bath of the year. Though the ancient Egyptians, the Jews of Israel, the Greeks and … Continue reading →

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