Did you know, in ancient roman times the first month of the year was March?
For more information:
March: The Beginnings of Time in the Roman Calendar (thearchaeologist.org)
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17 comments:
I did know that. Thank you and the rainbow lorikeet for the birthday wishes.
Hi Sandra - gosh I'd forgotten Sue is a Capricorn too - thanks for reminding me! Happy Birthday to Sue and the rainbow lorikeet long may they brighten our lives. Also I did know about March ... cheers Hilary
I knew that as well!
Did not know. Happy Birthday to Sue.
Yes, I knew this.
I would hate for all the new year celebrations to still be in front of us. Thank goodness that changed.
Just finished reading Keeper right here in Cowboy country, Texas! Loved it. Now headed to the Alamo!!
I did not know that, Sandra :) Happy birthday, Sue! Xo
I sid know that...beware the Ides of March. Happy Birthday Sue!!
I didn't know that!
Something else I didn't know! Hugs, Valerie
EC, Good job! Hope your day is as special as you are.
Hils, There's several of us, isn't there. Good job on knowing the answer.
Good job, Alex!
Christine, Your Thursday factoid. Thanks for Sue's good wishes.
Good job, Jamie.
Once a year is enough, isn't it, Jacquie?:)
What are you doing in Texas, Cuz. I thought you were in FL. I can't keep up with you:)
Denise, Your throwaway fact for the day.xo
Good job, Birgit!
Elizabeth, Your bit of trivia for today:)
Si lo sabía. Te mando un beso.
I knew that. Apparently the Romans thought of winter as a chaotic time of nothingness. Which is a reason why October is not the 8th month when it used to be
I did not know that! Those Romans and the calendar!
It makes sense, March is an awakening of the soul and spirit after the horrible darkness of winter. But, no, I didn't know it.
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