Why would you want to build a Mayan calendar? The Gregorian calendar is the calendar of choice these days. However, you may want to know how to create this ancient calendar if you’re an educator, history buff, or you want to keep track of important dates for festivals or religious purposes. But here’s how to build […]
Who were the Maya? They were only one of the most advanced civilizations in history. They inhabited southeastern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and parts of Honduras and El Salvador. The Maya developed a sophisticated writing system and were excellent astronomers and mathematicians. Ancient Mayans also enjoyed art and architecture. However, the Maya is best known for their […]
Our civilization relies on calendars to organize and measure time. Culture, religion, and astronomy have all influenced calendars throughout history. The calendar evolution has been extreme dating back to ancient civilizations and developing into today’s sophisticated systems. In this blog post, we examine the incredible origins of calendars and trace their development. Ancient Calendars Evidence […]
Calendars have always been essential in our world — and right now is no different. The Calendar is essential to almost everything we do in life. Every appointment and every meeting has a timeframe that has to be followed. To gain control over your time, productivity, and your life — you need a Calendar. Have […]
At some point, you’ve had to use an academic calendar — either as a student, parent, or educator. But, did you know that academic calendars contain much more than start and end dates for classes? Also included is information about when to register or apply for financial aid. We’ll explain the purpose of academic calendars, […]
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” — Charles Dickens, “Great Expectations.” March is an interesting month. The weather is fickle, but there’s a silver lining. The days get longer — and warmer. […]
