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

Much of the world follows the Gregorian calendar, named after Pope Gregory XIII, who put the finishing touches on a Roman system that integrated ideas from other cultures.

The Old New Year remains one of the most unusual holidays in the Russian calendar: it appeared as a result of the country's ...

The first day of the new year falls on a Thursday every six to 11 years. The next year that January 1st falls on a Thursday ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Gregory XIII, the 16th century pontiff responsible for the Gregorian calendar, now has another celestial claim to fame. ROME (AP) — Pope Gregory XIII, the 16th century pontiff ...

While most of the world stepped into 2026 on January 1, Ethiopia is still living in the year 2018. This is because the East ...

Happy Lunar New Year! According to the Chinese lunisolar calendar, the new year began Saturday. For many, like our host Regina G. Barber, this... The science and shared history behind the Gregorian ...

As we wrap up 2025 and ring in the new year, many of us are thinking about goals, resolutions, and what lies ahead. Several ...

While the rest of the world celebrated January 1st, 2026, Ethiopia remained in its year 2018. This is due to the nation's ...

As the world rings in the New Year on January 1st with fireworks and festivities, it’s important to recognize that not all cultures celebrate this date. In fact, several countries have their own ...