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B.C., or 'Before Christ', is the time period in history before the existence of Christ, and it differs in that B.C. era years decrease as you move forward in time rather than increase. Hence, A.D. means 'Anno Domini ' or in the year of our Lord.

However, many scientists, historians, teachers and others have begun using the term B.C.E., for 'Before Common Era' and C.E., or 'Common Era' as a secular measurement of time.

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