Free entry to the museum for local residents. Fees apply for some events. But what actually are the Ides? The events surrounding the story about the Ides of March took place in ancient Rome. Cool, huh? Hi, Summer!
The word Ides actually comes from the ancient Roman calendar. So, Ides is actually based in Latin. Rome and Greece are pretty close to each other, though.
We think ancient Rome is pretty interesting, too! We agree, Kamiya! We know that we will "beware the Ides of March". We agree that it is a fascinating story. We're glad that you were able to learn something new today!
Hi, Wayland! Julius refers to Julius Caesar. Did you know that his full name was Gaius Julius Caesar? That's the kind of learning we like to hear about, Torey!
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Where to Find a Copy. The Roman general and statesmen Julius Caesar was assassinated by conspiring senators, notably including Marcus Brutus, on March 15 in 44 BCE Caesar became a dictator after causing a civil war. His rule, and murder, effectively ended the Roman republic—and changed the course of history.
Shakespeare dramatized the assassination and its aftermath of Julius Caesar in his eponymous tragedy. Caesar probably never said these words. Nor was Shakespeare the first to make them up—though he certainly helped immortalize them, and the ides of March , in culture.
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