January wasn’t always the first month of the year—and in some places, it still isn’t.That simple fact explains why calendars ...

You'll need to look back to Ancient Roman history to learn how the modern-day months got their names-and what they were ...

There are a few basic facts of life we're all taught at a young age. "Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words may never hurt me." Also, we should always look both ways before crossing the ...

MINNEAPOLIS — There are many ways to measure time: the seasons and occasions, but perhaps the most helpful way is a calendar. "If you think about what a calendar is really for, it's to give you the ...

In the dark days of winter, a new year begins. But January wasn't always the start of the new year. At the dawn of modern calendar-keeping, the winter months went unnamed in the calendars that gave ...