Pilot: Episode 001 Intro to Ancient Sky Calendars

Welcome to the very first episode of Sky School 19! This is your host, Luna Lee, and I’m so excited to bring you on this journey of learning the sky. In this pilot episode, 

Episode Summary:
How did ancient civilizations understand time before the modern calendar? In this episode, we take a journey back in time to explore the fascinating world of ancient calendars. From the Egyptians tracking the Nile's flood cycles to the Mayans’ intricate system of celestial events, we’ll uncover how early astronomers used the sky to create complex and reliable calendars. Discover how different cultures aligned their lives with the stars, the moon, and the sun, and how these ancient systems still influence us today.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The role of astronomy in the development of ancient calendars
• How the Egyptians, Babylonians, Mayans, and others tracked time through celestial observations
• The science behind lunar, solar, and lunisolar calendars
• Why understanding ancient calendars helps us connect with the sky today
• How some of these ancient practices continue to shape our modern calendar systems

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