Once, the Ides of March signified the new year, which included celebrations and revelry. However, when Julius Caesar came to power, he changed Rome’s traditional New Year celebration from March to January (when the New Year is still celebrated in modern times), and two years later, he was assassinated by members of his state on March 15.
Why Should We “Beware the Ides of March”? Shakespeare’s Historical Warning, Explained
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