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Web Exhibits: Calendars Through the Ages: Announcing the Sky
Well-organized website depicts the "Fascinating history of the human endeavor to organize our lives in accordance with the sun and stars." Gives an overview and specifics of the basis of calendars through the ages.
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Timekeepers.org: Calendar History
Scroll down this page to see the various topics addressed on this website. Learn a "brief history of the Western Calendar" as well as information about the ancient calendars of the world, including the Sumerian, Egyptian, and Greek...
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Western Washington University: Leap Year
It takes the entire page but by the end of it, you will understand the whys and whens of Leap Year Day.
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Torah.org: Seven Questions About Rosh Hashanah
A question-and-answer fact sheet about Rosh Hashanah that addresses when, why, and how the festival is observed. Tells why the shofar is sounded on this day and why apples dipped in honey are eaten. Also explains the differences between...