Refer to: <a href="/node/2680">Timeline</a>.<br /><br />I noticed you were using "AD". While this is common in public usage, I thought you might appreciate a more nutral and accurate designation. The term "AD" means "Ano Domini" or "After Dominion" and refers to the beginning of Christ's rule on earth. Since many contest Jesus' role as the messaiah and others would contest that the Bible nowhere says that Christ began his rule on earth at that time or even his 33rd year, and that Jesus was actually born two years before year 1, "AD" is an inappropriate term for the most part. Many archaeologists and historians prefer the term "CE" for "Common Era".<br /><br />Additionally, the term "BC" is also contested for the reason that Jesus was actually born in the year 2 before CE or "BCE". He was also not born on January first or December 25th, making the beginning of the year a total misnomer.<br /><br />So the best terms to use are "CE" and "BCE".<br /><br />Just stating that in case it matters to you, especially since you are including non-human non-earth races.
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