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The Chinese Zodiac and Lunar Calendar: A Journey Through Time and Mythology
This video delves into the Gregorian and Chinese lunar calendars, explaining their differences and the lunar calendar's influence on Chinese cultural traditions. It explores the Chinese Zodiac's twelve animal signs and their associated...
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 2.1 Historical Reference: Julian Calendar
This video provides an insightful analysis of a specific scene in Shakespeare's play where characters discuss the positioning of celestial bodies, reflecting the historical understanding of astronomy. It explores how knowledge of the...
Curated Video
Calendars: Organizing Our Days Since Ancient Times
Learn how calendars help organize our days and prevent confusion when scheduling meetings and activities. We will discusses different types of calendars, such as the Gregorian calendar, religious calendars, national calendars, and fiscal...
Curated Video
The Fascinating Phenomenon of Solar Eclipses
In this video, we learn about the significance of sunlight in sustaining life on Earth and how solar eclipses occur. The video explains the ancient beliefs surrounding eclipses and provides scientific explanations for the phenomenon. It...
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Why Does January First Start the New Year? - New Year's Explained
CORRECTIONS: 1. Julius Caesar was not technically the first emperor of Rome, he declared himself dictator for life but did not establish a hereditary monarchy. His cousin, who succeeded him, Augustus, established the monarchy and was...
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Holiday Kids - All About Hanukkah
Learn all about the origins of Hanukkah. What is Hanukkah? What is the history of Hanukkah? What are the major symbols of Hanukkah? What is a menorah? What foods are eaten during Hanukkah? When does Hanukkah occur each year? The answers...