B.C. stands for Before Christ.
In Western culture, history has long been marked as being before the birth of Jesus Christ (B.C., or Before Christ) or after (A.D. or Anno Domini). In academia, this is rectified, that is, replaced by BCE (Before Common Era) to be more inclusive to non-Christians.
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Justin Trouble
Laughter my Shield, Knowledge my Steed
Wit I may Wield, but Question my Rede
Liberty my Right, Truth my Sword
Love my Life, Honor my Reward
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