Archaeology: Most Popular Articles: A.D. (or AD)

Archaeology: Most Popular Articles These articles are the most popular over the last month. A.D. (or AD) 5 Jul 2011, 11:15 am Definition: The initials A.D. (used with or without periods) is an abbreviation for the Latin "Anno Domini", which translates to "the Year of Our Lord," referring to years after the birth of Jesus Christ. The idea to break history down in such a manner is at least old as the 6th century AD, when Victor of Tunnena established a chronology of the foundation of Rome and used what is now recognized as an incorrectly calculated birth date for Christ. For better or worse, AD/BC is the modern calendar that most of the west (in fact, most of the world), uses. Because the term is specific to the Christian religion, however, some scholars prefer to use "C.E." instead, which means "the Common Era." Other Common Calendar Designations AD vs CE, The Battle Rages On A.H. B.C. B.C.E. B.P. C.E. cal BP RCYBP Sources Taylor, Timothy 2008 Pehistory vs. Archaeology: Terms of Engagement. Journal of World Prehistory 2:11â€"18. This glossary entry is part of the Guide to Calendar Designations and the Dictionary of Archaeology. Also Known As: CE You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.