The Chigi vase, perhaps made in Corinth, but the prized possession of an Etruscan aristocrat. And one of the clearest visual depictions of hoplite combat. I find it hard to think our owner didn't recognize this warfare style!

Andriuolo 114 is an odd scene, however, maybe not typical warfare. The soldiers may also simply be lying in ambush. And then the cows behind the mountain... and the naked guy... and the weird helmet on the right...

Friends, please share the attached CfP widely and consider submission: "Climate, landscape and human impact in Italy during the Etruscan period" (Pisa, May 25-27, 2026).

Deadline for submissions is February 13, 2026, more info here: etrusco.dst.unipi.it

What needs explaining?

@carlosfnorena.bsky.social are you writing for #ESPN these days?

So has anyone else been finding powerpoint's AI design generator a bit problematic?

Toronto people, come get a signed copy of my book at the Arch Centre on Friday! Unless of course you’re otherwise chronologically engaged.

The Drususstein, on a beautiful blue day. The massive concrete core once clad in marble, set up to commemorate Drusus’ death by his troops in the #Roman city of his founding, Mogantiacum (Mainz)

No cat; dog

Looking forward to some sleuthing in Mainz on Monday! Tune in to find out whodunnit!

First post on blue sky to say my new book is here!