Beware the Ides of March! On this day, 2,067 years ago in 44 B.C., Gaius Julius Caesar was assassinated by members of the Roman senate. The historic moment has been crystallized most prominently in William Shakespeare’s 1599 play “Julius Caesar”. While March 15 may always be attached to murder and betrayal, the “ides” are actually pretty harmless. Don't miss the link in our Stories for the layered history of this famous day 🔪 Writer: Asia Palomba #IdesofMarch #Julius Caesar #AncientRome #Rome #Italy