Beware the ides of March

According to the news from National Geographic, "the ides of March was merely one of several common calender terms used to mark the monthly lunar events.  The ides simply marked the appearance of the full moon."  Once Julius Caesar was murdered on March 15th, 44 BCE, however, this day took on a new meaning.  To learn more about this, click the link to read the rest of the National Geographic article.