Podcast Episode Details

Back to Podcast Episodes
1238: "The Calendar That Made Fools"

1238: "The Calendar That Made Fools"


Episode 1238


Interesting Things with JC #1238: "The Calendar That Made Fools" – In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII dropped 10 days, rewrote leap year rules, and declared January 1st the new start of the year. But not everyone complied. The pranksters came next, and the fools followed.


Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago






If you like Podbriefly.com, please consider donating to support the ongoing development.

Donate