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Publisher
Women Make Movies
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
By returning to the roots of Islam and understanding how societies have found justification for their treatment of women within Islamic sources, this thoughtful and far reaching film is an essential resource that debunks myths about women and Islam. Renowned Muslim feminist scholars and journalists, including Asra Q. Nomani, Mona Eltahawy, Azadeh Moaveni, Dr. Amina Wadud, Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl and Asma Gull Hasan, detail how from early on very different...
Publisher
The Great Courses
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..
Publisher
The Great Courses
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...
Publisher
The Great Courses
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..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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. Study the exciting world of Etruscan sports and find out the context surrounding different types of games..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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. Here, review the role of women as priestesses, wives, mothers, and members of society at large..
Publisher
The Great Courses
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..
Publisher
The Great Courses
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..
Publisher
The Great Courses
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..
Publisher
The Great Courses
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..
Publisher
The Great Courses
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..
Publisher
The Great Courses
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..
Publisher
The Great Courses
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..
14) Simshar
Publisher
Gravitas
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Simshar is inspired by true stories which occurred in the Mediterranean in the summer of 2008. This poignant film tells the story of 11 year old Theo who sets sail with his sea faring family on their fishing boat when an accident throws them into open water. Simultaneously in the Mediterranean, a Turkish merchant vessel has rescued a group of stranded migrants between Italy and Malta, but neither country will take them in. The stories collide and...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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..
Publisher
The Great Courses
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..
Publisher
The Great Courses
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..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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..
Publisher
The Great Courses
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..
Publisher
The Great Courses
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..
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