In episode nine of 5 Minute Murder, we delve into one of history's most infamous assassinations—the murder of Julius Caesar. On the Ides of March in 44 BC, the Roman leader was brutally stabbed to death by a group of senators, including his once-trusted ally Brutus. This betrayal, carried out in the name of preserving the Roman Republic, marked a turning point in Roman history, leading to the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. Join us as we examine the motives, the conspirators, and the lasting impact of Caesar's assassination.

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