The Ides of March marks the anniversary of Julius Caesar's assassination by Brutus and Cassius. This coin, just put on display at the British Museum, commemorates the event. As the story goes, a seer warned Caesar, "beware the ides of March," which Caesar regrettably ignored, as would most dictators in perpetuity. Have you ever been warned about some impending doom in your future? Like if you keep eating girl scout cookies, your ass will get bigger?
Monday, March 15, 2010
Beware the Ides of March
The Ides of March marks the anniversary of Julius Caesar's assassination by Brutus and Cassius. This coin, just put on display at the British Museum, commemorates the event. As the story goes, a seer warned Caesar, "beware the ides of March," which Caesar regrettably ignored, as would most dictators in perpetuity. Have you ever been warned about some impending doom in your future? Like if you keep eating girl scout cookies, your ass will get bigger?
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No one told me girl scout cookies are fattening! Damn, I could have saved so many hours wasted on the treadmill....
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