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Publisher: webexhibits.org Calendars Through the Ages: Calendars From the Sky 
 This online exhibit "explore[s] the fascinating history of the human endeavor to organize our lives in accordance with the sun and stars." Includes a timeline of calendar facts, and discussions about calendars in use (such as Chinese, Islamic, and Jewish) and not in use (French Revolutionary, Mayan, and Roman), the change from the Julian to Gregorian calendar, and more. Sponsored by the Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement and public and private supporters. http://www.webexhibits.org/calendars/ Topics: Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Jul 26, 2008 Calendars Through the Ages: The Christian Calendar -- Easter
Answers to questions about how the date of Easter is calculated. The site notes that "the calculation of Easter is complicated because it is linked to (an inaccurate version of) the Hebrew calendar." Topics include the "golden number" (representing the relationship of the moon phases to days of the year) and epact. Also includes material about Greek Orthodox Easter. Sponsored by the Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement and public and private supporters. http://www.webexhibits.org/calendars/calendar-christian-easter.html Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Jul 26, 2008 |
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