Legendary in the ancient world for their wealth, spirituality, and the exceptional freedoms for women, the Etruscan civilization has been shrouded in mystery. The early Mediterranean dynasty of Etruria flourished for a thousand years and vanished, leaving beguiling art and artifacts, but little trace of its history. After decades of work, archaeologists now are piecing together a fascinating portrait of daily life in Etruscan society. Gregory Warden of Southern Methodist University is employing some new methods and coming up with some new answers.
Produced in 2010 by Lioness Media Arts, Inc., and Southern Methodist University
Copyright 2010 by Lioness Media Arts, Inc., and Southern Methodist University
Web links:
Etruscan Civilization (About.com)
Etruscan Civilization (Wikepedia)
Etruscan Odyssey: Expanding Archaeology (Academic Video Store)
The Mysterious Etruscans (The Etruscan Library)