We may be at the 59th (LIX) Super Bowl but many are still oblivious to the bunch of apparent letters that change every year.

Super Bowl LIX kicks off on Sunday. What number is that, though? Here's how to use Roman numerals and why the NFL uses them for the championship game.

Super Bowl 59, officially known as Super Bowl LIX, will kick off on Sunday night at 6:30 p.m. ET from New Orleans' Superdome. The use of Roman numerals in the event's name is a tradition that dates ...

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.

While the use of a classical numeral system contributes somewhat to the gravitas surrounding each Super Bowl, it's always important to remember exactly why the NFL's championship game uses the Roman ...

The Super Bowl began using Roman numerals in 1971 with Super Bowl V, introduced by Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt for added prestige. Roman numerals prevent confusion since the championship ...

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 summarized ... Roman numerals are ...

Got that? Good. Then we get to how they’re written: it starts with the biggest number, and the Is (ones) go up to three (like LIII equals 53) or they get added on to V (5) to make six (VI ...

We've all done it at least once, it's okay to admit it. For those that may not know, the letters are Roman numerals which tell us which edition of the big game is being played. Here's a quick ...

Why does the NFL use Roman numerals to identify the Super Bowl? What you need to know about Super Bowl XLI and its history: ...

Ahead of the king's coronation, subtle markings on the stone revealed previously unknown Roman numerals – XXXV, or 35. Now, an expert has revealed the meaning of this mysterious inscription ...

Prof Sally Foster of Stirling University believes the numerals may be a relatively modern addition and linked to her efforts to find dozens of missing fragments from the centuries-old object.