The Ides of March is the name for March 15 in the Roman calendar. In ancient Rome, it marked the appearance of the new moon, a festive day with a military parade dedicated to the Roman God, Mars. It is also popularly known as the day that Gaius Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 B.C. The families who traditionally held the power in the Roman Senate made up an exclusive circle, proud of their power and prestige. A series of events began in 88 B.C. that were the result of aristocratic ambition and rivalry. A period of civil war began … Continue reading Conspirators Kill Caesar on the Ides of March, 44 B.C.