Almanac
Jan 26, 2022
2 minutes
THOUGHTS FROM THE FIELD
In the clear skies at this time of year, the brightest star in the firmament, Sirius — the dog star — is particularly vivid. Its colour has changed over the millennia. The Romans sacrificed red dogs to honour its then rosy hue. By the time of the Vikings, Sirius shone silver and believed
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