Roman numerals are an ancient, additive/subtractive system using seven letters (I, V, X, L, C, D, M) to represent values. Symbols are usually written largest to smallest, with smaller values added if they follow a larger one and subtracted if they precede a larger one (e.g., IV = 4, VI = 6).

So, you're a little bit confused about Roman numerals. Don't worry. There is an expert here to help you understand this Super Bowl nonsense. Roman numerals can be ...

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

After 49 increasingly complex years of writing our Super Bowls, the NFL has made things slightly easier this year. This year’s Super Bowl is called “Super Bowl 50” rather than “Super Bowl L” after 49 years of Super Bowls described by Roman numerals.

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. It's not quite as intuitive as the Arabic numeral system ...

Pope Benedict XVI has left the Vatican. Love the Catholic Church or not, you have to admit the Roman numerals following a pope's name are distinctive. They set the pope apart from the rest of humankind. (As if he needs it.) Roman numerals always stand out.