'A Short History Of The Modern Calendar' (VIDEO)

The History Of The Modern Calendar In Under 4 Minutes
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For all you curious people wondering why the new year always falls on January 1, here's a history of the modern calendar as compiled by some kind YouTube soul. The short answer: Christians did it. Check out the long answer for an explanation of why.

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