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BCE, ancient Rome witnessed one of the most infamous betrayals in history, the assassination of Julius Caesar. Known as the ...

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On March 15, 44 B.C., on the “ides of March,” Roman dictator Julius Caesar was assassinated by Roman senators, including Brutus and Cassius, who feared Caesar was working to establish a monarchy.

Caesar is gaining power — so much so that the people of the Republic of Rome want to crown him king, which would destroy the republic. The senators, including Cassius and Brutus are determined not to ...