A to Z Challenge – X is for

Ten — in Roman numerals

Oh come on! How much in history begins with X?

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So Roman numerals. We’re all familiar with these – showing the year of making at the end of films and TV shows if nowhere else. They often figure in dates on sculptures and inscriptions, or on official documents. Anywhere that the makers want a bit of gravitas. Having the date in roman numerals adds the wei...