Over the past while, we’ve posted assorted things to mark the day, so here’s a sort of compendium (perhaps this will become a tradition): Caesar’s Last Day (our collection of ancient accounts of Caesar’s perforation) ‘Assassination Medal’ (a display at the BM last year) Caesar’s Assassination @ Youtube (Assorted videos at YouTube of interest) … [...]

idus martias festival of Mars continues (day 15) festival of Jupiter festival/rites in honour of Anna Perenna (Happy New Year!) 44 B.C. — murder of Gaius Julius Caesar ca. 1st century A.D. — martyrdom of Longinus (the soldier who is said to have pierced Jesus’ side with a spear) in Cappadocia