This Wednesday will be the 74th day of the year, which admittedly doesn't sound like something to get too excited about. But it is not just any old day. Known in Roman times as the "Ides of March" the 15th marks the anniversary of the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC.
It may have been a long time ago, but the story of the demise of Caesar is not without its relevance today. It's the tale of the pitfalls of power, political conspiracy, treachery, betrayal and back-stabbing. This is something politicians around the world and possibly nearer to home are all familiar with.
