IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 The concept of clockwise motion is a cultural artifact rooted in the Northern Hemisphere, not a universal standard. 🕰️ Early sundials from around 3,500 years ago in Egypt influenced the direction of modern clocks by following the sun’s east-to-west path. 📚 Cultural factors, such as the direction of writing, affect how … Continue reading “Blame the Sun”: The Real Reason Clocks Turn Clockwise Comes From Ancient Sundials in the Northern Hemisphere