Before Rome ruled Italy, control of the region was divided among a multitude of peoples. Wealthy and sophisticated, the Etruscans were one of the most prominent, and many aspects of their culture would later be absorbed by the Romans.

Theme:  Legacy of the Etruscans

• Joshua R. Hall, 'Cosmopolitan Etruria - International ties in central Italy.'
• Larissa Bonfante, 'Lovers of life & luxury - Etruscan society and daily life.'
• Ross Cowan, 'Aristocratic adventurers - Kings & warlords in Archaic Italy.'
• Jean MacIntosh Turfa,'Etrusca disciplina - Reconstructing a lost ancient religion.'

Features:

• Scott Forbes Crawford, 'China reaches west - the making of the Silk Road.'
• Manon Henzen, 'Dining with the Etruscans - Food in Italy before the Romans.'
• Hareth Al Bustani, 'Gallienus - Death by the timeless hand of megalomania.'
• Graham Sumner, 'Gladiator - The Roman army on screen XII.'
• Chris Naunton, 'The city of the lost tombs - Death and rebirth in ancient Memphis.'
• Manja Aalderink, 'Verona - City of love and Roman history.'