Category Archives: Calendar History
George Rose – Arguably Colchester’s Most Generous Benefactor
Company founder George Rose has recently been cited as “arguably Colchester’s most generous benefactor”.
Read about what his charitable donations would be worth today
What’s so scary about Friday the 13th?
We’ve been surrounded by rumours and myths concerning Friday the 13th for over 900 years. It’s one of the most well recognised superstitions of the western world and it’s likely to have permeated the psyche of even the most rational person.
Calendar Houses
The ‘Calendar House’ is something of a rarity – only a few were ever built in this curious architectural style. Knole House in Kent is a fine example, built with 365 rooms, one for each day of the year.
A Complete History of Calendars
Where would we be without our rigid structure of weeks and months? How could you ever visualise the months and years passing if you didn’t have a calendar? See why calendars are one of the most important developments in human history.
The End Of The World As We Know It – A Guide To The Mayan Calendar
What is it about the Mayan calendar that has captured human interest for so many years? Why did the calendar end on 21st December 2012?
