The Mysterious Etruscans
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Where Have the Etruscans Gone?
2016-01-06
In this final lecture, you�۪ll trace the influence of Etruscan art and architecture in the Renaissance, when many exports of ���Romanï¿½Û culture were actually Etruscan. Then review what modern DNA research tells us about the origins and endings of the Etruscans-and the limits of our knowledge about this mysterious people even today.
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Etruscan Legacy in the Roman World
2016-01-06
Tour Rome in the era of Augustus at the turn of the Common Era to reveal the Etruscans�۪ influence on all things Roman. While Etruscan culture officially faded away, you�۪ll see that without the Etruscans, Rome would lack many of its strongest attributes, from roads and bridges to military armor and togas to religion and sport.
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The Etruscan World Falls Apart
2016-01-06
Many people assume that Etruscan culture simply died after the rise of Rome, but in truth, the culture lived on several centuries into Roman rule. Trace the history of the Etruscans€™ final years, from the invasion of Rome to various resistance and revival movements to their eventual integration into the Roman world.
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Etruscan Families
2016-01-06
Relative equality between men and women extended to family life, as well. In this lecture, take a look at the Etruscan family structure and compare it to the Greeks, Romans, and Hebrews.
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Etruscan Women
2020-06-01
One stark contrast between Etruscan society and the Greek and Roman worlds is the relative equality of Etruscan women to men. They appeared in public and even danced and banqueted in mixed company, inspiring strident condemnation from foreign authors.
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The Etruscan Banquet
2016-01-06
Banquets were the most significant social experience in the Etruscan world. Using tomb art as your guide, delve into the banquet world and see the customs for celebrating victories and observing religious events.
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Etruscan Sports and Spectacles
2016-01-06
Sport and spectacle have long been part of human affairs. We associate gladiatorial combat with the Romans, but it actually originated with the Etruscans, who held such combats and chariot races as part of religious observances.
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Bronze, Terra-Cotta, and Portraiture
2016-01-06
Dig deeper into Etruscan artwork and go inside the world of bronze metalworking and the terra-cotta industry. Professor Tuck shows you the patterns to their art, traces the Greek influence, and surveys the Etruscan gift for portraiture.
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Mediterranean Artisans and Merchants
2016-01-06
Turn to the Etruscans€™ extensive trade network across the Mediterranean, and consider some of their imports from the Greeks and Phoenicians-including pottery, ivory, glass, and more. Reflect on arts and crafts such as Greek vases, terra-cotta vessels, and pottery, and find out what Etruscan imports and exports might tell us about their politics and society.
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Etruscan Warriors and Warfare
2016-01-06
The Etruscan militaries were formidable, and their navies sailed around the Mediterranean, threatening many foreign settlements. Yet the military structure-or lack thereof-combined with a lack of any grand strategy, meant that the Etruscan military was more of a loose confederation than a unified force.
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Etruscan Government
2016-01-06
Reflect on the Etruscan form of government, which shifted from tyranny to a kind of city-state democracy. Examine some of the limitations of their democracy-especially in the realm of defense against Roman invaders.
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Etruscan Language and Literature
2016-01-06
The Etruscan language survives in more than 13,000 texts, from religious transcriptions on mummy linens to fascinating legal contracts written in stone. Because the Etruscans had a primarily oral culture, their writing tended to be analytical and straightforward, yet from it we can deduce much.
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Greek Myth: Etruscan Homes
2016-01-06
Continue your study of how Greek mythology influenced the Etruscans. Look at carvings, sculptural reliefs, bronze works, and other media that depict scenes from Greek myths.
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Greek Myth: Etruscan Tombs and Temples
2016-01-06
Between the 7th and 3rd centuries BC, the Etruscans imported thousands of pieces of Greek pottery, and this ubiquity influenced much of their own art. Study the urns, tomb paintings, and other artworks to uncover how the Etruscans incorporated and reinterpreted Greek myths for their own purposes.
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Etruscan Myths, Legends, and Heroes
2016-01-06
While much of their art incorporates Greek elements-confusing archaeologists for decades-the Etruscans have their own distinct myths and legends. Here, delve into some of those stories and meet heroes such as the Vipinas brothers, who were a pair of folk heroes rooted in history.
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Sanctuaries and Sacred Places
2016-01-06
Sanctuaries reflect Etruscan religious beliefs and offer critical insight into their culture and politics. Examine the placement and design of several key sanctuaries, and contrast them with Greek temples.
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Divination: The Will of the Gods
2016-01-06
One of the longest-lasting Etruscan legacies is divination, which had a profound influence on Rome. Venture into the Etruscan cosmos and find out how the interpretation of entrails, the flight of birds, and portents such as lightning strikes influenced their world.
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Etruscan Gods and Goddesses
2016-01-06
Shift your attention from the afterlife to survey Etruscan gods and goddesses. Learn about their pantheon and see how their deities compare to Greek and Roman gods, and consider what these deities indicate about the Etruscan worldview.
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Etruscan Afterlife
2016-01-06
Round out your study of the Etruscan view of the dead and the afterlife by examining wall paintings. Reflect on some of the key symbols around the transition from the living to the dead-including divers, underworld guides, and kings.
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Etruscan Burial and Mourning
2016-01-06
Funeral rites are some of the most conservative components of a culture. Because they change so slowly, we can learn much from looking at a society�۪s funerals.
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Etruscan Cities of the Dead
2016-01-06
Step into the Etruscan necropolis-a literal city of the dead-which tells us much about how the culture viewed the afterlife, social class, and more. In this first of three lectures on the dead, you�۪ll visit several ancient tombs to find out about how this mysterious people lived-and how their culture changed over time.
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Who Founded Rome?
2016-01-06
Much of Rome�۪s geography, architecture, and artistic inscriptions suggest strong Etruscan influence. After discussing three Etruscan kings who ruled Rome, Professor Tuck reviews the evidence-particularly in some of the city�۪s prominent temples-that Rome was, in fact, largely founded as an Etruscan city.
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Lost Cities of Tuscany
2016-01-06
Although Etruscan cities no longer survive, we can learn much by studying the geography and the foundations of cities that were built over the Etruscan developments. Explore three Etruscan cities to find out how they were designed, and see what urban development tells us about the people and their impact on future civilizations.
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Between the Greeks and Romans
2016-01-06
Meet the Etruscans. Although you may not know much about them, this opening lecture quickly shows how they served as a conduit between the Greeks and the Romans, influencing much of what we think of as Western civilization.
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