In cultures where the current standard dating had not yet been accepted, how did they historians date things? Did they use a similar number-line with a different 0 year?
Hi, the system you're referring to is the Gregorian Calendar. There's lots of room for more examples from various cultures, but fyi, you'll find lots of info on the predecessors of the Gregorian Calendar, as well as examples of several others in these sections of the FAQ:
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