Warlords, War, and Society in Early Rome: Interview with Professor Jeremy Armstrong
Tides of History
Fluidity of Cultural Identities in Ancient Italy
Cultural groups in ancient Italy, such as the Etruscans, Latins, Romans, and Oskins, cannot be distinctly differentiated in the archaeological record. The labels assigned to these groups are primarily literary and arbitrary, serving to simplify narratives. The archaeological evidence suggests a fluid and dynamic population in Italy with constant movement and intermingling, making it challenging to pinpoint specific cultural identities based on material remains.
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