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 want to know what number Super Bowl we're up to.

For nearly 60 years, the Super Bowl has become a central part of American culture well beyond the sphere of pro football. And for many, the Super Bowl also prompts the need to touch up on a certain other piece of culture that always re-enters the ...

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 prop bets, gameday meals and Super Bowl squares, it is also ...

Roman numerals were in use for centuries before they were replaced, yet we still use them occasionally today. If it survived this long, it isn’t completely useless, right? Most people can tell their I, V, and X apart, but not many bother to go further.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) – Aside from fancy timepieces and the occasional film franchise, Roman numerals are ...

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 commentators refer to “Super Bowl 58,” but ...