What do BC, AD, BCE, and CE mean?
In our dating system, BC means "before Christ" and AD means " Anno Domini ," a Latin phrase meaning "in the year of our Lord." AD does not mean "after death [of Christ]." CE is a modern designation…
What are Septuagesima, Sexagesima and Quinquagesima Sundays?
These terms are not in the Bible and are rarely used today except in the traditional Latin Mass of the Roman Catholic Church. They were actually eliminated by the Second Vatican Council. They are…
Timeline of Roman Emperors
Timeline of Roman Emperors This Timeline of Roman Emperors includes the names of the "official" Roman Emperors, joint rulers, together with the "usurpers" and "pretenders" who were also proclaimed…