March 2001
Page 3

A Brief History of the Measurement of Time Part 1

This article explores the history of time measurement, beginning with ancient civilizations like the Sumerians and their development of calendars. It discusses the challenges in harmonizing civil timekeeping with astronomy, including sidereal and solar years, and the division of days into hours. The article also covers the Roman and early Christian calendars, highlighting their inaccuracies and the historical attempts to reform them, such as the Julian and Gregorian calendars and the fixing of Easter.

Harriet Wynter

February 1992
Page 35

What is Time?

This is a philosophical poem reflecting on the nature of time. It describes time as a relentless, forward-only motion that encompasses human existence, contrasting humanity's fleeting life and attempts to leave a mark with time's inexorable flow. The poem touches on the building of clocks and recording days, but ultimately emphasizes time's indifference to human endeavors and its continuous, unchanging presence.

Harriet Wynter