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Scene of the crime, if crime it was. A rather ominous looking set of columns in the Roman Forum.
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For those who were spared the benefits of a classical education perhaps I should explain that today, 15th March, is known as the Ides of March according to the eccentric Roman calendar... more

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    For those who were spared the benefits of a classical education perhaps I should explain that today, 15th March, is known as the Ides of March according to the eccentric Roman calendar. Traditionally, it is a day of foreboding, memorable for the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44BC (or DCCIX ab urbe condita, if you really want to do as the Romans did). “In March, October, July, May The Ides fall on the fifteenth day…” That’s clear enough, but please don’t ask – For I’m not equal to the task – What Nones and Calends were, nor why Your average Roman would reply When asked the date: “X days ... more

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