List of all pages for the topic 'Other calendars'

Lunisolar cycles

Calendars from every known civilisation have fallen under the classifications of lunar, solar, and lunisolar.

Old Roman Calendar

According to legend, the Old Roman calendar was created by the founder of Rome, Romulus himself, in the year 753 BC.

The Roman Dating System

The Romans counted the days of each month in a somewhat confusing manner.

Calendar eras

An era is a continuous series of years measured by the occurrence of a significant event, whether legendary or historical. The earliest days of an era are called the epoch.

Different beginnings for the new year

On this page you can find six of the most commonly used starting dates that have been in use throughout Europe.

French Republican (revolutionary) calendar

The Republican (often called Revolutionary) calendar is a product of passionate opposition to the old order during the Great French Revolution.