Attention time travellers with a penchant for holy traditions and historical intrigue: February 24th (or 25th in leap years) is St Matthias’s Day, an ancient Christian feast day commemorating the apostle Matthias, the man who replaced Judas Iscariot. A journey…
Attention time travellers with a nose for luxury: Perfume Day is a celebration of the art, science, and history of fragrance. From ancient aromatic rituals to modern perfumery, this day is a chance to immerse yourself in the enchanting world…
Pack your togas and sharpen your Latin phrases, time travellers, because we’re heading to Italica, a flourishing Roman town in Hispania Baetica (modern-day Spain), on January 24, AD 76, to witness the birth of one of Rome’s most remarkable emperors:…
From ancient alms to modern feasts, discover the rich traditions of the day after Christmas. December 26th isn’t just about leftover turkey sandwiches and football. In many parts of the world, it’s St Stephen’s Day, a holiday with deep historical…
