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Calendars Through the Ages gives visitors an overview of how calendars of various cultures were developed. It
covers calendars that are still in use, such as Chinese, Christian, Indian, Islamic, and Jewish calendars, and those not in use, such as Ancient, French, Future, Mayan, and Roman calendars. The section “Years and Months” explains the astronomical basis and the history of calendars and offers definitions and a chronology of the international
acceptance of the Gregorian calendar. The origins of the week and the names of the days are explored in the
section “Our Week,” and the site also offers a timeline of interesting calendar facts. Included is a list of suggested books for further reading. |
