Ancient calendars and constellations

"Ancient Calendars and Constellations" by Emmeline M. Plunket is a journey through the ingenuity of ancient civilizations and their fascination with the cosmos, explaining how the Babylonians, Assyrians, and others ingeniously tracked time using constellations and complex calendars. Early in the book, Plunket explains how these ancient systems, particularly the Accadian calendar proposed to be from 6000 B.C., reflect a deep understanding of astronomical events and that studying these calendars can uncover connections between history, mythology, and celestial observation. The book highlights the loss of seasonal time alignment with the importance of ancient observations and the ways in which calendars across different cultures were informed by heavenly sightings.