Romans can't count. September is actually the 9th month not the as named 7th. A similar mistake is October - not the as named 8th but 10th month. Roman Numerals are to blame.
Should have stuck this on the end of my post:-Romans did not use the Gregorian calendar hence why the months do not line up numerically anymore.
Romans did not use the Gregorian calendar hence why the months do not line up numerically anymore.
This is a common rumour, but is not the case.The Gregorian calendar was invented by popular bakery chain Gregg's, so they knew when it was time for their seasonal products, such as Festive Bakes, to go on sale.
March used to be the first month of the year. Until Julius Ceasar decided to change things, giving rise to the Julian Calendar which would be named after him.Romans did not use the Gregorian calendar hence why the months do not line up numerically anymore.
I thought it was the other way around, as a result of not being able to decide which month he felt suited him the best.The Julian Calendar was named after Julian Clary.
The Roman year was some times 355 days and other years 377 days. It was a bigger when planning annual leave.
Newly conscripted Roman Legionairres were often disappointed to find that their two weeks annual leave was barely enough to get them from Hadrians Wall to Eboracum and back. This was why the extra days were added so they could get back to Rome for a holiday.