Tag: Roman calendar
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March: The Roman Month of Momentum
Did you know that the year once began in March? In the earliest Roman calendar, March, not January, marked the beginning of the year. The month was called Martius, named after Mars. While Mars is often remembered as the god of war, he was also associated with agriculture, protection, and the safeguarding of Rome itself. Read more
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February: The Roman Month of Purification
By February, the sense of beginning has faded, but the year is still taking shape. The excitement of January has passed, and this in-between feeling is not accidental. The word February comes from the Latin word februum, which means purification or cleansing. In ancient Rome, this time of year was dedicated to clearing away what Read more