by David Tollen | Apr 9, 2020 | Classical Civilization, The Postclassical Age (Medieval History), The Early Modern Age
Last week, I posted this article that had 3 real theories on the origins of April Fool’s Day, and 3 fake theories. Below are the 3 true theories: 1. In 1582, France switched from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, which moved New Year’s Day from March to...
by David Tollen | Apr 1, 2020 | Classical Civilization, The Postclassical Age (Medieval History), The Early Modern Age
Historians debate the origins of April Fool’s Day, with three possible explanations. Which of the following are real; which three are actual theories for the holiday’s origin? In 1582, France switched from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, which moved New Year’s...
