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Why Is February the Shortest Month?

February is an oddity. While the other months have at least 30 days, February alone has just 28 (or 29 in a leap year). But why? The Roman Calendar’s Quirks The origin of February’s short length goes back to ancient Rome. The earliest Roman calendar had only 10 months. To sync the calendar with theContinue reading “Why Is February the Shortest Month? “

Why History Must Be Read in Many Languages

How do you know if you’re reading a good history book or a bad one? This video I watched stated that a thirty-second test will help you to determine the quality of the history book you’re reading. If the book is about a part of the world that you’re not from, then flip to theContinue reading “Why History Must Be Read in Many Languages”

I Was Part of a Famous, Historical Moment

Many people have heard of the tragedy of the Titanic. I was pretty much right there, experiencing the life and death of the passengers. Let me explain. I found myself on the dock where the Titanic was waiting for passengers to board. It was part of a museum display, and it was like traveling backContinue reading “I Was Part of a Famous, Historical Moment”

What If Everyone on Earth Spoke the Same Language

Let’s imagine for a minute that we aren’t in a sci-fi movie. When you woke up this morning, everyone understood each other because we all spoke the same language. Convenient, right? We could travel from country to country without language barriers and easily communicate with people on other continents. Seems ideal at first. But whenContinue reading “What If Everyone on Earth Spoke the Same Language”

How World War II Changed the Lives of Women

The Second World War permanently changed the lives of women. Most notably, the war opened new career possibilities and changed women’s fashion. Here are some examples of these changes. Jobs World War II, (1939-1945) resulted in a shortage of people in the workforce because thousands of men had gone to fight in the wars. PriorContinue reading “How World War II Changed the Lives of Women”