Ever seen a XVI or XCV label on something and been totally confused? You're probably not alone, as the Roman numeral system is taught and used less and less these days. In recent centuries, pretty ...

Another year adds another Roman numeral to the NFL's biggest game: the Super Bowl. This year, that number stands as LVI: three numerals that, added together, result in the latest Super Bowl edition.

The Roman numerals are a uniquely NFL feature, too. No other league uses them for their championships. Then again, no other league numbers its championships, either.

The use of Roman numerals for the Super Bowl presents both a practical and aesthetic choice. ... Subtractive notation is also used for the numbers 40 (XL), 90 (XC), 400 (CD) and 900 (CM).

"The Roman numerals were adopted to clarify any confusion that may occur because the NFL championship game — the Super Bowl — is played in the year following a chronologically recorded season.

It was a one-year hiatus for the Roman numerals, as Super Bowl LI returned for the 51st Super Bowl in 2017. Peyton Manning ...

Welcome to Super Bowl LIX.. That's Super Bowl 59 for those untrained in Roman numerals, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Philadelphia Eagles at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in New Orleans. Led by ...

The NFL is moving away from Roman numerals starting in 2016. ... "When we developed the Super Bowl XL logo, that was the first time we looked at the letter 'L,'" Weston said.

The Roman numerals are a uniquely NFL feature, too. No other league uses them for their championships. Then again, no other league numbers its championships, either.