The Latest News & Views from Rose Calendars
Interesting information and news about relevant dates and events, with facts relating to topical or seasonal themes. We explore the sources of historic events, festivals and celebrations from around the world and look at why these take place and where they originate.
Do you know the difference between Clock Time and Sun Time?
Who knew there was a difference between time measured on sundials and the actual time from the position of the sun in the sky?
Battle of Hastings 950th Anniversary
The events which took place in October 1066 changed the course of British history. 950 years on, we take a look at the famous battle and its legacy.
September’s Grape Harvest – The Calendar in Medieval Art
Harvest time is upon us as summer draws to an end. We take a look at the beautiful medieval painting of September’s grape harvest in the illustrated manuscript, the Tres Riches Heures.
Steve Triumphs in Charity Swim
Rose Calendars sales agent Steve Lake has recently undertaken a huge challenge, and achieved more than he bargained for in the process. Read about his undertaking in this momentous challenge, which has left him humble, reflective and philosophical.
Top Tips for seeing Shooting Stars on 12 August
As the Perseid Meteor Shower reaches its peak on the night of Friday 12 August, we share some top tips for how to see the most meteors, and ask the question: just what is a shooting star?
Olympic Heroes
As the 2016 Olympic Games opens in Rio, we find out all about the origins of the games what the world’s fastest man has in common with Coreobis the cook from ancient Greece.
