@HPluckrose I’ve an odd question of historical curiosity which your academic focus might just touch upon. Let me know if you’re willing.
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Replying to @SaintTzu
Sure! If I know, I'll tell you. If I don't, I'll probably know how to find out.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Thanks! Gone the image route to save a threading issue:pic.twitter.com/N1auK9m5Yg
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Replying to @SaintTzu
Oh, it was a complete mess! Different countries & even different towns having different dates & days. For years.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @SaintTzu
Cant trust the date on almost any document from around that time. Have to consult records for geographical area & estimate .
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Replying to @HPluckrose @SaintTzu
You prob know New Year changed then too? So we can't be sure the year is right? No, most common ppl didn't care much.
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They just followed their religious authorities. Some of them argued bitterly over it tho.
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