'Beware the Ides of March': What to know about the day's infamous history
The Ides of March is seen as an unlucky day throughout pop culture, but how did it get its ominous reputation?
"Ides" refers to a day in the middle of the month on the Roman calendar, and the Ides of March falls on March 15.
Here's what to know about the day and its infamous history.
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What is the Ides of March?
In the Roman calendar, Ides referred to a day in the middle of the month. The Ides of March falls on March 15.
What happened on the Ides of March?
Julius Caesar, a successful military leader and dictator of the Roman Republic, was stabbed to death on March 15, 44 B.C.E. in Rome, Italy. Other infamous events – such as Adolf Hitler's invasion of parts of Czechoslovakia, natural disasters and tragedies – have also occurred on March 15, giving the date an ominous reputation.
Where did 'Beware the Ides of March' come from?
A prophet famously warned Caesar to "Beware the Ides of March" in William Shakespeare’s "Julius Caesar" play. The statesman ignored the warning, and was later assassinated.
In the film “Ides of March” Ryan Gosling gives a shoutout to the University of Cincinnati.
Go Bearcats! 🐾 #IdesofMarch | #Bearcats pic.twitter.com/lmYPqKh3Uh— University of Cincinnati (@uofcincy) March 15, 2023
Where was the movie 'The Ides of March' filmed?
"The Ides of March," a 2011 drama starring George Clooney and Ryan Gosling, was partly filmed in Cincinnati. Filming took place in Downtown, at Xavier University and in other Cincinnati neighborhoods.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: What is the Ides of March? What to know about the ominous day
