Though scientists warn that global warming will likely continue for centuries because of the long natural processes involved, there are a few things we can do to decrease the effects. (science.howstuffworks.com)
And those weren't the only writings... these writings continued for centuries well beyond Christs death and nothing was over dramatized like you said. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
At Sedeinga, researchers say, pyramid building continued for centuries. (scientificamerican.com)