Ides of March, day in the ancient Roman calendar that falls on March 15 and is associated with misfortune and doom. It became renowned as the date on which Roman dictator Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 bce
Caesar was stabbed to death at a meeting of the Senate. As many as 60 conspirators, led by Brutus and Cassius, were involved. According to Plutarch, a seer had warned that harm would come to Caesar on the Ides of March
Caesar was stabbed to death at a meeting of the Senate. As many as 60 conspirators, led by Brutus and Cassius, were involved. According to Plutarch, a seer had warned that harm would come to Caesar on the Ides of March
Now, people see The Ides of March as bad luck. However, before Julius Caesar's death, the Ides of any month celebrated the first full moon in that month. In Rome, the Ides of March was usually a time for celebration, family gatherings, and even parades, but now, it's seen as an unlucky day.
Although almost every month has an ides, the Ides of March has had a history of unfortunate events. An ides refers to days that land in the middle of the month, which in months with 31 days means March 15. It's known as the deadline for settling debts in Roman times
