Solar calendar
Carvings at site in Göbekli Tepe could depict comet strike that ushered in civilization
Researchers at Turkey’s Göbekli Tepe, a site predating the Great Pyramid of Giza by 7,000 years, have uncovered carvings that may depict an ancient comet strike, potentially linked to a significant shift in human civilization.
Summer Solstice: Earliest in 228 Years Marks Astronomical Milestone
Today marks the commencement of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere with the summer solstice, a significant event in Earth's annual orbit around the Sun. According to reports from USA Today, this year's solstice is noteworthy as it is the earliest occurrence in 228 years.
What were the names of the months in Ancient Greece?
Each region had its own calendar