Roman numerals are an ancient, additive/subtractive system using seven letters (I, V, X, L, C, D, M) to represent values.

As we prepare for the 59th edition of the National Football League final, we study why the league adopted the old numerals instead of modern numbers.

Discover the quirks and limitations of Roman numerals in this humorous article about the New England Patriots' Super Bowl ...

Super Bowl week is back, which means Roman numerals are once again at the forefront of the public consciousness. As one of the only institutions that still uses Roman numerals, the NFL's choice brings ...

Roman numerals, an ancient numbering system, persist in modern contexts like film credits and architecture. This system uses seven symbols with specific values, employing repetition and position to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will take the field for Super Bowl LIX on Sunday. But many football fanatics and ...

Deciphering the meaning behind the iconic name of the NFL’s biggest game.

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 ...

It's almost time for the Super Bowl LV, a matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. And yes, we're all thinking the same thing: what the heck is LV?! It's a Roman numeral.

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.