Category: Time
October – when did eight become ten?
October, now familiar as the tenth month – derives its name from its position as month eight in the ancient Roman calendar. Continue reading “October – when did eight become ten?”
September – The Seventh Month
The ninth month in the Gregorian calendar is remarkable for being linked to the number seven. Continue reading “September – The Seventh Month”
What do I think I know about … August?
1. August was named in honour of the Emperor Augustus. Continue reading “What do I think I know about … August?”
July – the month of Julius
Julius Caesar was born in the month of Quintilis. It was renamed in his honour just before he was murdered. Continue reading “July – the month of Julius”
What do I know about June?
June marks the middle of the year… Continue reading “What do I know about June?”
The Mysteries of May #1: The Name
‘You ask where I think the name of May comes from? Its origin’s not totally clear to me.’ (Ovid)
Guest post: May in Oz – the view from Down Under by Sarah Klenbort
The months of the Gregorian calendar, their names and cultural associations, are historically connected with life in the Northern Hemisphere. But in Australia, May brings autumn or fall. My friend, the writer Sarah Klenbort, give us a view from Down Under. Continue reading “Guest post: May in Oz – the view from Down Under by Sarah Klenbort”
One thing no one really knows about … April
It is a curious thing that… Continue reading “One thing no one really knows about … April”
An April Fools’ Day Easter
The French say ‘Poisson d’Avril’, the English say April Fool’s Day, April Fools’ Day or April Fools Day.









