MAKE IT MAKE SENSE #latin #language #linguistics #etymology #harvard #greenscreen

About this Video

• Video Title: MAKE IT MAKE SENSE #latin #language #linguistics #etymology #harvard #greenscreen
• Channel: Etymology Nerd
• Speakers: The speaker's name is not explicitly mentioned in the transcript.
• Duration: 00:00:46

Introduction

This video discusses the Roman's impact on the modern calendar, highlighting inconsistencies and historical oddities in month naming and timekeeping. The speaker explains how Numa Pompilius' calendar reform and Julius Caesar's subsequent adjustments resulted in the current numbering of months not matching their original sequence. The video also touches upon the etymology of "noon" and its connection to the Roman's unusual timekeeping practices.

Key Takeaways

• Numa Pompilius' calendar reform: Added two months, disrupting the original sequence, leading to September-December's numerical mismatch.
• Julian Calendar adjustments: Julius Caesar's changes further complicated the system, primarily to include July (named after himself).
• August's naming: Augustus' addition of August, replacing "Weed Month," shows how emperors influenced calendar naming.
• Failed attempts at renaming months: Attempts to name September and October after emperors failed.
• Etymology of "noon": Derived from "nona hora" (ninth hour), reflecting the Roman practice of starting their day at 6 a.m., resulting in noon being at 3 p.m.