Ides of March
March was a very unlucky month for Julius Caesar. Despite warnings from a soothsayer, his wife, his Twitter followers, a fortune cookie, dancing chickens* and a Magic 8-Ball, he still went about his usual business, and on the “Ides of March” (the 15th) he got stabbed in the back by his friends. Literally.
But March is a luckier month for you, because to commemorate the huge impact Julius Caesar had on history, we’re offering his story to you at a special low price!
For a limited time, save 25% on Jim Weiss’s thrilling audiobook, Julius Caesar and the Story of Rome.
This 75-minute recording, suitable for ages 7 and up, introduces children to Roman history, to Caesar’s life, death, and legacy, and to Shakespeare’s version of his story.
Well-Trained Mind Press: Quidquid Latine dictum sit, altum videtur.
*Yes, this is a real thing the Romans used to determine which actions would be fortunate or unfortunate: they watched the motions of chickens who were chasing breadcrumbs, and decided thusly whether or not to pursue a particular course of action. We sometimes think that all political decisions should be made on this basis.
Nit-picky language our Lawyer asked us to include: This special offer is only valid while supplies last. It cannot be combined with other special offers, promotions, coupons, discount codes, or Bitcoins, nor can it be traded for spices from the mysterious East. Sale price only applies to purchases made on this website via our shopping cart and does not apply to purchase orders. Sale ends at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Fun fact: Caesar never ate a pizza, because tomatoes didn’t come to Italy until many centuries after his death.
