The Gregorian calendar, the global standard for timekeeping, operates on a deceptively simple principle: centuries begin with the year 1, not 0. This means the 21st century didn’t start in 2000 but in 2001—a fact that confuses even seasoned historians. The question of when does the 22nd century start is equally nuanced, but the answer … Read more
The sun doesn’t wait for human schedules. Every 365 days, Earth completes one orbit around it, but that orbit isn’t perfectly tidy—it’s closer to 365.2422 days. That extra quarter-day accumulates over centuries, throwing seasons out of sync if left unchecked. The solution? A deliberate tweak to the calendar every few years, adding a day to … Read more
The first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. That’s the rule, at least in theory. But if Easter’s date were that simple, why does it bounce between March 22 and April 25 every year? The answer lies in a collision of astronomy, ancient church politics, and a mathematical quirk that has … Read more
