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Beware the Ides of March; The Date of Julius Caesar's Death Lives On

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From: The Washington Post
Date: 20010315
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Imagine this: You're nervous because you've been warned that you might be in danger. But your best friend says there's nothing to be afraid of. The only problem is, your "friend" is the one who's planning to do you in.

That's exactly what happened on this day more than 2,000 years ago. The fate of ancient Roman ruler Julius Caesar has made March 15 - - known to the Romans as the Ides of March -- famous (or infamous).

Julius Caesar was a great Roman leader and warrior. You may be familiar with the Latin phrase that is associated with the ease and speed with which he won his battles: veni, vidi, ...

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