Beware the Ides of March

This week we're having a bit of a history lesson, courtesy of all you erudite people at Folksy!

The Ides of March is 15th March in the Roman calendar, and was originally a festive day dedicated to the god Mars. It is also the day in 44 BC that Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times in the Roman Senate, which gave rise to Shakespeare's famous quotation "Beware the Ides of March" in his eponymous play. Today, the Ides of March is celebrated in Rome with a toga run. Sounds like much more fun to me.

So we're taking a stroll through ancient history this week, focusing on the Roman empire. Prepare to be educated!

Olive branch - upcycled antique saucer - candlestick by Loglike

Roman Numeral Bracelet by Jupiter Rocks™

Roman Print Clutch Bag by Grown-Up Gladrags

Handmade Roman Necklace by Beaux Bijoux Handmade Jewellery

"Marble, The Colosseum" - Ltd Ed A4 Photo Print by Lemonade & Lamingtons ART

Latin manuscript pendant by Artifex Jewellery

Colourful Roman Ruins Photograph, Croatia by Kate Seaton Photography

Roman style metallic button necklace by made by kate d

Roman Mosaic Stained Glass Suncatcher by JOYSofGLASS

Armadillo Leather Cuff by Alpha Prime