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Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
How much do you know about the Etruscans? Many people, even those who are fascinated by ancient history, are less familiar with this intriguing culture than with the history of Greece and Rome - but the story of the Etruscans is equally captivating and far more important than you may have known. This ancient civilization prospered in the region of modern-day Tuscany, maintaining extensive trade networks, building impressive fortified cities, making...
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
In this final lecture, you’ll trace the influence of Etruscan art and architecture in the Renaissance, when many exports of “Roman” 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..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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. Professor Tuck uses tombs, funerary markers, myths, and more to present a picture of the Etruscan family, gender roles, and the status of children..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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. See how collective action among the deities mirrored the culture’s government, family life, and more..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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. Then consider how much the Etruscan government and its symbols informed Rome, and therefore much of Western civilization..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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. Explore the relationship between myth and history..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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. Examples include scenes from the Odyssey and the Iliad—adapted to Etruscan life in interesting ways..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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. After reflecting on the geography of religious spaces, Professor Tuck turns to religious art and sculpture..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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. You’ll also learn about the inclusion of women in these public events—unique in the ancient world..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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. Begin by surveying their world to gain context for this mysterious people..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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. You’ll study examples of their art and the techniques that went into making it..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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. Then turn to blood sacrifices and other rituals designed to interpret the world and appease the gods..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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. Then consider how the Etruscan afterlife compared to Greek beliefs and mythology..
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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. Here, examine Etruscan tomb paintings to learn about their religious rituals, from which we can deduce much of their beliefs, cultural priorities, and more..
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