Virtually explore the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia with Smarthistory as your guide
Some background
videos + essays
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Apulu (Apollo of Veii)
Confronting Hercules in the middle of his labors, this clay statue of Apollo strides forward.
Sarcophagus of the Spouses (Rome)
The intimacy of this clay sculpture is unprecedented in the ancient world. What can it tell us about Etruscan culture?
Temple of Minerva and the sculpture of Apollo (Veii)
Forget what you know about Greek and Roman architectural orders—Etruscans had their own unique style.
