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The Etruscans: everything you wanted to know

Lucy Shipley uncovers the fascinating world of an under-appreciated ancient civilisation

• Emily Briffett

Published: April 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM

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Lasting from the ninth century BC right up until Roman conquest in the first century BC, the Etruscans were a powerful ancient civilisation who inhabited Etruria in ancient Italy, and rubbed shoulders with the other iconic ancient cultures of their day. Often painted as a mysterious people whose culture has now largely vanished from view, researcher Lucy Shipley instead presents us with a very different picture. Speaking to Emily Briffett, she delves into the archaeological and written records to bring us closer to this fascinating civilisation – and uncover why it captivated the likes of the Medici, DH Lawrence and the Roman emperor Claudius.

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Lucy Shipley is the author of The Etruscans: Lost Civilizations (Reaktion Books, 2017).

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Emily BriffettSenior content producer (podcasts)

Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra

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