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 →
[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 →
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 →