How Did Humans Measure Time?
Aug 2025 · GM Kids Series 576 Book 256 · GOS Education Inc.
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As civilizations advanced, people needed more accurate ways to tell time.
Today, we calculate a "day" from midnight to the next midnight.
This method was commonly used in ancient Egypt and Greek astronomy.
The ancient Romans also chose midnight as the start of the day.
As civilizations advanced, people needed more accurate ways to tell time.
Today, we calculate a "day" from midnight to the next midnight.
This method was commonly used in ancient Egypt and Greek astronomy.
The ancient Romans also chose midnight as the start of the day.
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