If you think the expression “Beware the Ides of March” sounds slightly ominous, you're not alone. The phrase is best known for appearing in the text of the William Shakespeare tragedy Julius Caesar, ...

The date March 15 evokes a sense of foreboding for many familiar with history and literature. Known as the Ides of March, this date is tied to prophecies and betrayals in ancient Rome. But what ...

The Ides of March is a day on the Roman calendar that corresponds to March 15. The day has developed a negative association due to events that occurred on this day over the years — including the ...

"Beware the Ides of March." You may have heard the phrase at some point in your life. Ever wondered what it means? March 15 is referred to as the "Ides of March." The actual phrase references nothing ...

Each year, March ushers in celebrations of St. Patrick's Day, the start of spring and Women's History Month. It also comes with an ominous warning: "Beware the Ides of March." The phrase comes from ...

"Beware the Ides of March." Chances are, you've heard that phrase at some point. Ever wondered what it means? Today - March 15 - is referred to as "The Ides of March." The name traces its roots back ...

Julius Caesar and Bret Michaels have Ides of March ties. If not for William Shakespeare, we likely would not remember that we should "beware the ides of March." In his play "Julius Caesar," a ...

If he could have, William Shakespeare would have tweeted it himself: Beware the Ides of March. Instead, others are handling that duty for him today on Twitter. The Bard actually issued his warning in ...

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