Without leap day, our calendar would be off by about 24 days every century, or every 100 years! The first leap year was introduced in 46 BCE by Julius Caesar of Rome. People born on a Leap Day are sometimes called leaplings. More than 4 million people around the world are leaplings...
On the other hand, Julius Caesar was ready to help, perhaps because he wanted to get back what debts Cleopatra’s father had incurred from him. Soon, they fell in love.It was not long before Roman support for the Queen arrived. The then king, Ptolemy XIII, was overthrown. He drowned i...
What’s going on in the garden this month? How about some seasonal recipes? Enjoy our seasonal advice for July. The Month of July July is named after Roman dictator Julius Caesar (100 B.C.–44B.C.). Caesar developed the precursor to the Gregorian calendar we use today.Find out the ori...
Also→ Julius Caesar: One of the Greatest Military Commanders in History7. Alexander the Great's Legacy Lives On in Cities He Founded Alexander the Great was a renowned conqueror and leader, and his legacy lives on in the many cities he founded. He established a total of twenty cities that...
August was named after a major figure of the ancient Roman World, Augustus Caesar (63 B.C.–A.D.14). He was the first Roman emperor (though he never claimed the title) and the grandnephew of the previous ruler, Julius Caesar (who named July after himself). ...
The assassination of Julius Caesar 29. The original city of Rome is now deep underground What you can see today in Rome is far from how Rome looked in ancient times. This is due to several factors. First, architects would often tear down the roofs of existing buildings, fill the building...
Jump to section:Shakespeare’s life,Shakespeare’s era,Shakespeare’s works,Fun Shakespeare facts Bear in mind that very little in the way of hard facts is actually known aboutShakespeare’s life(unlikefacts about Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, which are fairly well documented), but we’ve resear...
We have collected New Year’s Day Facts from the origin and history of New Years, through symbols, superstitions, and traditions, to how New Years is celebrated around the world. Then we have some New Year Trivia Questions and Answers to see how much you know about the holiday. Finally, ...
This wild west history lesson will make westward expansion for kids the westward expansion come alive for kids as they learn facts about the time period from about 1783-1898. In addition to learning about the Oregon trail, pony express, gold rush, transcontinental railroad, students will also ...
Looking for random and fun facts to bring out at your next dinner party? Here's 180 random facts for adults and children alike. The best random fun facts...