Why February Has 28 Days: The Surprising Story Behind the Shortest Month

This book takes you on a captivating journey through time to uncover the strange, layered story behind February’s 28 days. From ancient lunar calendars and Roman superstitions to Julius Caesar’s reforms and Gregorian precision, February emerges as more than just a short month — it’s a historical artifact.

Through storytelling and vivid narration, Kunal Kapoor reveals how politics, religion, astronomy, and culture shaped the way we measure time. February isn’t broken. It’s a living fossil — a reminder that the calendar isn’t just numbers, it’s humanity’s fingerprint on time itself.