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  1. The Ides of March was the 15th day of March in the Roman calendar, marked by several religious observances and the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. Learn about the origin, meaning and significance of this date in Roman history and culture.

  2. Learn about the ancient Roman calendar, the full moon, and the day of Caesar's assassination in 44 BCE. Explore the legacy of the Ides of March in literature, art, and culture.

  3. You may have heard the phrase “beware the Ides of March,” but what is an Ides and what’s there to fear? The Ides is actually a day that comes about every month, not just in March—according to the ancient Roman calendar, at least.

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  4. Mar 14, 2023 · Learn how the Roman Senate plotted to kill Caesar in 44 B.C and why Brutus, his former ally, joined the conspiracy. Discover the legacy of the Ides of March and its impact on Roman history and culture.

  5. Mar 14, 2024 · The ides of March was the fifteenth day of the ancient Roman calendar, associated with religious observances and the full moon. It became infamous as the day of Julius Caesar's assassination in 44 BCE, inspiring the phrase "Beware the ides of March".

  6. Feb 9, 2010 · Learn about the events that led to the murder of Julius Caesar, the Roman dictator, on March 15, 44 B.C. by a group of senators. Find out how his death changed the course of Roman history and the Julian calendar.

  7. Mar 13, 2017 · Learn about the ancient Roman festival of the Ides of March, which once marked the new year and celebrations, but later became associated with the assassination of Julius Caesar. Discover how Shakespeare's phrase and its variations have been used and misused in movies, books and TV shows.