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The Mysterious Etruscans
- Narrated by: Steven L. Tuck
- Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins
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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 exquisite art, and creating a culture that, while deeply connected to the Greeks and Romans, had striking contrasts.
The Etruscans were the original inhabitants of central Italy. Centuries before Rome's rise, they built cities such as Pompeii, Capua, and Orvieto along fortified hilltops. They developed a system of roads and invented what we call the Roman arch. While they had their own system of government, their own myths and legends, and their own cultural attributes, the Etruscans imported and repurposed much from the Greeks - and, in turn, gave much to the Romans. You might be surprised to find out how much of Roman civilization - from togas to bronze military armor to Rome itself - actually has Etruscan origins. The Etruscans are largely responsible for:
- transmitting the alphabet to the Romans and other ancient societies as far away as the Nordic regions
- granting Rome much of its celebrated architecture and infrastructure, from the Cloaca Maxima water-control system to the storied arch
- developing exquisite works of bronze and terra-cotta, as well as mesmerizing tomb paintings
- creating well-known symbols of republican government, imagery that still lives on in US government buildings like the Lincoln Memorial
Without the Etruscans, much of what we associate with the Roman world, and thus the foundations of Western civilization, would largely disappear.
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- Frances Wartnaby
- 10-07-16
Interesting, but repetitive.
Not enough material to justify it's length.. Would have been better done in half the chapters.
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- Ed
- 17-05-17
fascinating exploration of an often missed topic
this is a course that probably best serves those who already have a good understanding of the ancient world.
For those who think they know Rome, think again. Every chapter was an eye opener and filled in major gaps that I didn't know I had in my knowledge.
I found myself immersed in the story of a really likeable civilisation and I shall certainly explore them further as they deserve to live in our memories.
Highly recommended .
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- Andyjn
- 24-02-23
Very informative
I found this lecture series to be informative and interesting. I didn’t know anything thing about the Etruscans. I want to find out more.
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- Christine lee
- 02-10-16
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What would have made The Mysterious Etruscans better?
It was just dull . Too bad as I love the subjectand was excited to find it on audio.
What was most disappointing about The Great Courses’s story?
I was really happy to find it on audio.
How could the performance have been better?
Rewrite and renovate. The structure of the lectures was weak. Engage Nigel Spivey to write and narrate an Etruscan series.
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disappointment
Any additional comments?
Moving on. Best thing on The Great Courses is the History of Ancient Egypt. Very good.
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