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Octavian is the name historians use for Gaius Octavius Thurinus. Octavian was adopted by Julius Caesar, who in turn changed his name to Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus. Octavian rejected all titles such as king or emperor. The most he would agree to be called was Augustus, meaning honored or revered one. (Terrebone Parish Library Blog)
When he revamped the Roman Calendar to what we call the Julian Calendar, Julius Caesar named July for himself. When Augustus revamped the Julian Calendar, he also named a month for himself - August (our Month of Octavian). In the northern hemisphere, August is considered to be the last month of summer. In the southern hemisphere, it’s the opposite of course, so it’s the last of the winter months! (The Fact Site) While many European countries see August as a holiday, it has become the back-to-school month in the United States.
While premium cigars are not part of most back-to-school shopping lists, they have long been connected with college life. Most will associate smoking premium cigars with graduation or sports victory celebrations. However, premium tobacco smoking also has a long history with studying! In fact Milton, Addison, Fielding, Hobbes, and Newton were all smokers. It is said Newton was smoking under a tree in his garden when the historic apple fell. (Pipe and Pouch)
It is not only secular studies that are enhanced by premium cigar smoking, as several Bible Study groups also revolve around premium cigars! You can even find one or two in Acadiana, where you might also find a local man of the cloth enjoying a premium cigar and conversation. These conversations often involve learning more about premium cigars - which is certainly a suitable topic of study in any setting.
Should you decide to study premium cigars a bit more in depth, we highly recommend consulting Tobacconist University. Tobacconist University® is the ultimate free educational resource and certification organization for the premium tobacco industry. It also functions as PCA's Official Curriculum Resource for professional tobacconists. You certainly don't have to study and test to become a Certified Retail Tobacconist (like Gary Cruice) or a Certified Consumer Tobacconist (like Graham Beduze). There are plenty of websites, podcasts, and blogs to visit. You could even read The Tobacconist Handbook (we have a copy at Bailey's).
The simplest way to study premium cigars may be to visit your local brick and mortar shop, pick out a premium cigar, light up, then talk to the other patrons. A lively discussion is sure to follow. We premium cigar smokers aren't called cigar enthusiasts for nothing!
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