The Pearl of Great Price
A short daily trip down the lane of Christian History. Looking at the fascinating people and events that have shaped a universal civilisation.
The Pearl of Great Price
Jan 24 - Gregorian Calendar is now almost universal
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Tim Byron
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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Today in 1918 the Gregorian calendar was introduced in Russia by decree of the Council of People's Commissars making its coverage almost universal. Today's pod looks at the history of it, why it was needed and how it was rolled out.... Enjoy!