[trackflak]

Seventh century BC if we want to be more accurate.

[mcphage]

How is "BC" more accurate than "BCE"?

[trackflak]

The 'C' in BC reflects what event makes the era 'common', 'common era' is meaningless on its own. Whether or not you're religious, the birth of Christ is a convenient starting point for the western ('Gregorian' - who is Gregory?) calendar.

[mrlonglong]

Nope, you'll upset people using different calendars. BCE, Before Common Era.

[trackflak]

What makes this era common?

[acheron]

Hope you didn't call today "Thursday", you'll upset people who don't worship Thor.

[ithkuil]

BC: Backwards Chronology

AD: Advancing Dates