Episode 31: Leap Year
Only 730.48 Days Until the Next Leap Day!
Part 2 of Our Mini-Series: “Home Planet Happenings”
We’re leaping for joy this week as we discuss one of the peculiar days of the year: Leap Day! This day has been a long addition to certain civilizations’ time-keeping ways, including the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Learn about how this day came to be through both a historic and scientific lens.
Discussion Includes:
The Julian Calendar-Romans
The Gregorian Calendar-Catholics
Why February?
Other Forms of Calendars
Traditions & Celebrations of Leap Day/Year
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