For eight centuries, between the 9th and 1st century BC, the Etruscans, inhabitants of the Italian peninsula, were one of the most powerful peoples of the Mediterranean basin, and when they disappeared they left behind impressive necropolises, vestiges of sanctuaries and even entire cities. How did they attain such power? How far did they extend their dominion and influence? What were the causes of their decline?

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A documentary about the Topaz War Relocation Center, a Japanese internment camp during WWII.

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What is true and what is false in the hideous stories spread about the controversial figure of the R...