The Mysterious Etruscans is rated 4.3 out of 5 by 68 .

Rated 5 out of 5 by Old veteran from Excellent My understand of this part of history is weak. He does a great job of keeping me interested

Rated 5 out of 5 by Leanne Compean from The Mysterious Etruscans I love Dr. Tucks lectures and this one certainly didn't disappoint. I am a history buff and this series is very informative and interesting.

Rated 4 out of 5 by Paws Family from Very informative. I knew nothing of the subject so it was very enlightening.

Rated 4 out of 5 by Mary Lee from Fascinating! Grandpop always told us that we were Etruscans. Say what! We're Italians, So… when I saw this course, I grabbed it. Who were these people my grandpop kept telling us about? Why did he keep insisting that we were them? I wanted to find out! Wow! Seems that nearly everything Italian owes something to the Etruscans. Arched bridges, farming methods, togas, even emancipated women… all these and more were Etruscan influences. I can even see Etruscan beliefs and ways of behaving in the ancient native cultures of our own country, although I don't think the Etruscans were here in the Americas. It certainly shows, though, that ancient cultures in all the continents shared a way of life that was superior in many ways to the ways we have today. I do wonder, though, how the professor knows so much about Etruscan spiritual beliefs, especially divination, since it seems to me that most evidence is conjecture. I also think that too much of the course is devoted to these (supposed) spiritual beliefs. But that's just me. Others may get more out of the discussion. At the same time, I loved learning about the artwork and the artifacts the Etruscans left behind and the way they were incorporated into Italian culture. I really wonder where these unique people originated and I feel good about the way they managed to keep their culture separate from those around them, allowing their ideas to become part of another group yet never surrendering to assimilation into that group. I still don't know exactly why grandpop told us that we are Etruscans but, if we are, the fit feels quite comfortable.

Rated 3 out of 5 by Vitoman from Well intentioned but just ok I found this course to be a bit dull. If you're really into this pperiod of history, then buy. Otherwise, I wouldn't.

Rated 4 out of 5 by Parma from Great course, but missing megalithic architecturet I am very interested in ancient history and each 30 minutes segment of this course tells another great story that is undertold. However, I am also very interested in megalithic architecture and this course doesn't get into the megalithic mysteries. A follow up course would be terrific!

Rated 3 out of 5 by katek from You keep bugging me with so many emails to review this. It is annoying. The course is good, but will not buy from you again!