In modern times, the Ides of March is best known as the date on which Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC. Caesar was stabbed to death at a meeting of the Senate.

Mar 12, 2025 · Beware the Ides of March! William Shakespeare created mystique around the Ides of March with his late 16th century classic, Julius Caesar. But where did the term originate? …

Dec 13, 2025 · 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 …

Mar 15, 2025 · 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 …

Mar 14, 2025 · The Ides of March, occurring on March 15th, is a date deeply embedded in Roman history and collective memory, primarily due to the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C. …

Mar 13, 2017 · Ides simply referred to the first full moon of a given month. Since the Roman calendar was based on lunar cycles, a full moon usually fell between the 13th and 15th. In …

The Ides of March, a phrase that resonates through history as a symbol of both celebration and caution that falls on March 15th in the Roman calendar. It was originally a time for settling …

Mar 14, 2025 · What does the 'Ides of March' mean? The term ‘Ides’ had a perfectly practical – and in no way sinister – meaning to the Romans. Their calendar, in connection with the …

Mar 14, 2024 · The ides (from the Latin word īdūs) was the fifteenth day of March, May, July, and October, and the thirteenth day of the other months. The ides originally corresponded to the …

Mar 13, 2024 · Learn about what 'Ides of March' means and what it has to do with Julius Caesar. Plus, the origin behind 'Beware the Ides of March' and its spiritual significance.