Round out your study of the Etruscan view of the dead and the afterlife by examining wall paintings. Reflect on some of the key symbols around the transition from the living to the dead—including divers, underworld guides, and kings. Then consider how the Etruscan afterlife compared to Greek beliefs and mythology..

"What happens when emotions like love and friendship span vast distances ― in space, in time, and in the heart? Science fiction often focuses on future technology and science without considering the ways social structures will change as tech changes ― or not. What will relationships look like in a complicated future of clones, uploaded intelligences, artificial brains, or body augmentation? What stories emerge when we acknowledge possibilities...