Hosted by Jeremiah Jacques

The Sun Also Rises

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Aired: April 28, 2016 • 26 minutes

Where Did the Week Come From?

The week is foundational to the rhythm of human life. It influences dozens, maybe hundreds, of the decisions each of us makes every day. But where did it come from? And how did it become the universal backbeat of human activity? The truth about the mysterious origins of the week can help us better understand not just our calendars, but our world and our place in it.