The Ides of March: The Death of Julius Caesar

The Death of Caesar (1798) by Vincenzo Camuccini

Today, we remember the Ides of March. This is a day, typically corresponding on the Roman calendar to March 15. It became the notorious date associated with the assassination of Julius Caesar, by Brutus, in 44 BC. Yet, it is also marked by several religious observances.

Here is an interesting article published by vox.com, 6 myths about the Ides of March and killing Caesar that lists some interesting tidbits about some historical myths surrounding the death of Julius Caesar and the circumstances surrounding his assassins.