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The Ides of March and the Assassination of Julius Caesar
March 15th (otherwise known as the Ides of March) has become synonymous with bad luck, treachery, and political upheaval. In ancient Rome, it was simply a date on the calendar, marking the midpoint of the month. But in 44 BCE, the day became one of the most infamous in history when Julius Caesar was assassinated by members of the Senate, altering the course of Rome forever. A Warning Ignored By early 44 BCE, Julius Caesar had become the most powerful man in Rome . A military


The Cat’s Meat Man: London’s Forgotten Street Trader
In the bustling streets of Victorian London, amidst the cacophony of street vendors hawking everything from flowers to fresh fish, one...


The Birmingham Six: A Total Miscarriage of Justice
On 21 November 1974, Birmingham was rocked by two devastating explosions that tore through the Mulberry Bush and the Tavern in the Town,...
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