Why does the Super Bowl use Roman numerals? All you need to know
The Super Bowl began using Roman numerals in 1971 with Super Bowl V, introduced by Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt for ...
What Number is the Super Bowl This Year? A Brief Explainer
The Super Bowl is set for Feb. 9 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans, LA. This year's Super ...
When is Easter this year? When is Ash Wednesday and Lent? Dates to know
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day period in which Christians worldwide observe a period of reflection, prayer ...
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Ancient calendar reveals how Roman-era Egyptians celebrated their New Year, Wepet Renpet
In 2024, archaeologists uncovered a scene on the ceiling of the Temple of Khnum in Upper Egypt that may depict a mythological representation of the New Year when the star Sirius rises. According ...
Hindustan Times28d
Why does the New Year start on January 1?
715-673 BCE), Roman emperor Numa Pompilius revised the Roman republican calendar to make January the year's first month instead of March. While January got its name from Janus, the Roman god of ...
Yahoo News UK28d
Not Ready To Start A New Year? Try The Roman Approach
I think I’m going to follow their lead this year. According to The Archaeologist, in early Roman calendars, March marked the beginning of the year. On their website, they explained: ”[This is a] ...
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It's New Year's Eve: Superstitions to bring good luck and avoid bad luck
As champagne corks pop and fireworks light up the sky tonight, millions will toast to new beginnings — and luck. But for many, the real work of securing a prosperous new year begins tomorrow ...
Huffington Post UK27d
Not Ready To Start A New Year? Try The Roman Approach
According to The Archaeologist, in early Roman calendars, March marked the beginning of the year. On their website, they explained: ”[This is a] choice that aligns with the natural cycle of ...