When does the illustrated lecture take place?

The lecture takes place on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, from 18:30 to 20:00.

Where is the event taking place?

The venue is the Wolf-Ferrari-House in Ottobrunn.

How much does admission cost?

The basic fee is 9 euros. A vhs card is indicated as free.

What is the lecture about?

The illustrated lecture explains the creation of our calendar and highlights the history of month names, weekdays, calendar reforms, and leap day.

Who is presenting the lecture?

The lecture will be presented by Martin Stählin, a retired Protestant pastor and experienced holiday and on-board chaplain.

Why Our Calendar Acts Crazy and History Comes Alive

Name: Our Calendar and its Crazy History(ies)
Start: 2026-11-24T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-24T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Wolf-Ferrari-Haus

A Fascinating Journey Through the History of Our Calendar

Why is the twelfth month called the tenth in Latin? What role did Caesar and Cleopatra play in the development of our calendar? And why is leap day in February, while Wednesday is named despite not being in the middle of the week?

Calendar Knowledge with Surprising Twists

The illustrated lecture takes the audience on a global journey through the creation of our calendar. Familiar terms, month names, and weekdays are viewed from a new perspective. Historical contexts are connected with vivid images and surprising details from cultural history, astronomy, and everyday life.

From Caesar to Leap Day

The event shows how political decisions, religious traditions, and astronomical observations have shaped our current timekeeping. Central topics include the calendar reforms of antiquity, the significance of leap years, and the linguistic traces that earlier timekeeping systems have left to this day.

A Lecture for Curious Explorers

Martin Stählin presents the evening as an informative illustrated talk with historical depth and understandable explanations. As a retired Protestant pastor and long-time holiday and on-board chaplain, he brings experience in vividly conveying cultural historical topics. The event is aimed at anyone who wants to question familiar structures of everyday life and experience history in a lively manner.

Conclusion: Experience Time History Differently

Visitors can expect an entertaining evening full of aha moments, historical connections, and exciting questions about months, weekdays, and leap years. Those who wish to read the calendar with new eyes will experience a delightful and educational event at the Wolf-Ferrari House.