How did the calendar begin? artwork
Episode 505 12 min

How did the calendar begin?

Published on September 11, 2026

Available on all major platforms

About This Episode

Have you ever wondered why a year has 365 days, or where the months actually got their names? Get ready for a mind-bending time travel adventure! Long before digital clocks and wall calendars, ancient people used the sky to track time. We'll explore how the ancient Egyptians used a super bright star to predict river floods, and why the first Roman calendar only had ten months, leaving the end of winter as a dark, uncounted mystery! But timekeeping math can be tricky, and the calendar kept getting broken. Discover how Julius Caesar created a massive "Year of Confusion" that lasted exactly 445 days just to fix the seasons! Even crazier, find out why a pope had to literally erase ten whole days from history to keep the world on track. Imagine going to sleep on a Thursday and waking up a week and a half later! From ancient stargazers to the greatest time heist in history, join Mira and Finn to uncover the wild, surprising story of how the calendar began!

What You'll Learn

  • Calendar history
  • Leap year
  • Julius caesar
  • Ancient calendars
  • Timekeeping for kids
Mira Finn

Join Mira and Finn as they explore the fascinating world of calendar history!

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