Gregorian Calendar

Gregorian Calendar

From History Dispatches by Matt and McKinley Breen

April 28, 2026 · 19 min · Season 2 · Episode 142

About this episode

This episode explores the history and significance of the Gregorian Calendar.

Every single day has something in common. It has a date, whether that is July 4, October 7, or even the rare February 29. And that is thanks to the calendar, known as the Gregorian Calendar, and used by almost the entire world. Its efficiency and simplicity means that worrying about calendar drift is a thing of the past. But all this goes back to the mid-16th century when many in the Catholic Church were concerned that Easter was getting later and later. So, reform was introduced, and what emerged is the primary calendar used all over the world. This is the history of the Gregorian Calendar. Sponsor Go to factormeals.com/dispatchespod50off to get 50 percent off andfree daily greens per box. New subscribers only. While supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). Sources https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gregorian-calendar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar Images: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar#/media/File:Christopher_Clavius.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar#/media/File:Gregory_XIII.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar#/media/File:Inter-grav.jpg History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media…

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Breen, McKinley Breen

Topics covered

  • Gregorian Calendar
  • history
  • calendar reform
  • Easter
  • Catholic Church

Keywords

  • Gregorian Calendar
  • calendar history
  • Easter
  • calendar reform
  • 16th century

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