Unlike many other ancient systems, Roman numerals are still in use today, albeit in a limited capacity. Let's explore how we ...

Roman numerals are a numeral system which was used in Ancient Rome. It uses letters instead of numbers to represent values. You may have seen Roman numerals on clocks and on TV or film credits.

The numeral IX is written as X (10) - I (1), which equals 9. While Roman numerals (unsurprisingly) date back to ancient Rome, they are used in many facets of society beyond the Super Bowl ...

Roman numerals reinforce that sense of significance. By aligning the Super Bowl’s branding with the grandeur of ancient Rome, the NFL elevates the game’s perceived importance and timeless appeal.

To prevent any mix-ups, the Super Bowl is identified in Roman numerals, rather than the year in Arabic numerals (yep, the number system we all use comes from the ancient Arab world). This system ...