Suetonius, Divus Julius Caesar 86-7 “Caesar left certain of his friends the impression that he did not want or desire to live longer because  of his worsening health. This is why he ignored what the omens warned and what his friends revealed. Others believe that he dismissed the Spanish guards who accompanied him with swords … Continue reading Obligatory Ides of March Post: Caesar Wanted to Go Out With A Bang, Not A Whimper