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BC (or B.C.) Dec 24th 2011, 11:01 Definition: The term B.C. is used by nearly everyone in the United States to mean dates in the Julian Calendar before the birth of Christ, or at least before the date once thought to be that of Christ's birth (the year 0). The abbreviation refers to "Before Christ" and although was believed to have been first used by the Venerable Bede, that genius Anglo Saxon monk, dates to at least the 6th century. It wasn't until the 19th century when the birth of archaeological science made the term a necessity; and in general the term is meant to refer to "before the Roman period". Beginning with the year 1, the Julian calendar refers to AD, which see. Some scholars prefer to use the term "BCE" rather than BC, which has a slightly different (but somewhat more defensible) meaning; or BP, which avoids the whole silly problem, but adds another layer of confusion. Other Common Calendar Designations AD vs CE, The Battle Rages On A.D. A.H. 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.

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