If you think the expression “Beware the Ides of March” sounds slightly ominous, you're not alone. The phrase is best known for appearing in the text of the William Shakespeare tragedy Julius Caesar, ...

You might vaguely remember hearing in English class that you should “beware the Ides of March,” but what exactly is an “Ides” and why should you be wary of it? Ides comes from an old Latin verb iduare ...

"Beware the Ides of March." You may have heard the phrase at some point in your life. Ever wondered what it means? March 15 is referred to as the "Ides of March." The actual phrase references nothing ...

Each year, March ushers in celebrations of St. Patrick's Day, the start of spring and Women's History Month. It also comes with an ominous warning: "Beware the Ides of March." The phrase comes from ...

Today is the Ides of March—which just means the 15th of a month in the Roman calendar. But even if you relied on SparkNotes to get through Shakespeare in English class, you probably have some memory ...

"Beware the Ides of March." Chances are, you've heard that phrase at some point. Ever wondered what it means? Today - March 15 - is referred to as "The Ides of March." The name traces its roots back ...