When it comes to number prefixes or suffixes on the letters, IV could be read as "one less than four," or VIII can be read as "three more than five." So for example, XIV is 14 and XVII is 17. When it ...

The Roman Empire might've fallen, but it didn't take their numbers down with it. Those pesky letters disguised as numbers still stick around to this day, normally wreaking havoc on people that just ...

Super Bowl LIX is the 59th iteration of the NFL championship game. The NFL uses Roman numerals for the Super Bowl to avoid confusion since the champion is recognized for the year the season started, ...

After an exciting round of Championship games, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are set to meet in Super Bowl LIX on February 9 in New Orleans. While this is the time of year for fun ...

Why does the NFL use Roman numerals for the Super Bowl? This year’s NFL championship is officially known as “Super Bowl LVIII.” The letters LVIII are Roman numerals that mean “58,” so fans will hear ...

This year's version of the NFL's biggest game is Super Bowl LIX — or Super Bowl 59, if you're not well versed in Roman numerals. Unlike the other major American sports leagues, the NFL uses numerals ...

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will take the field for Super Bowl LIX on Sunday. But many football fanatics ...