How Tuscany Changed the Course of Human History: The Little Known Story

If you've ever driven through the Tuscan countryside or seen a Hollywood movie that is set here, you'll know one of the most famous icons of Italy are its old hill towns. But what you might not know is how ancient and how many hundreds of there are - this is the untold story of how Tuscany's little hill towns changed the world for ever.
Join me as we explore the eras of Etruscan, Roman and Renaissance history which defined western civilisation as we now know it, and wrestle with one of the most overlooked parts of Italian history and culture that you've probably never heard of.
I made all of the animations and maps in this video, along with the filming and editing, so this video was a HUGE milestone for me in terms of increasing my quality.
I'd so appreciate it if you like, subscribe and comment - maybe even letting me know of other topics you'd like me to cover - to help encourage me to keep going!
Lots of love from Florence, Italy.
#etruscans #romans #romanhistory
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[@talesfromtuscany]

Wow...that was awesome and I love your storytelling. I've just bought a small house in an Etruscan village in Tuscany, so I'm delighted to understand even more clearly now of it's brilliant past. Thank you :D

[@JohanB66]

Love your storytelling! Please keep doing this, interesting to hear you tell about Italy and its history 🙏

[@adriankamellard]

Great story. Never knew so much tracked back to the Etruscans.

[@giannichiloiro3778]

why is this not like a million views its so nice

[@1minuteMATT]

Dude I am in Panzano rn and just drove around all these towns you used in your stock footage. Trippy af, I only wished I watch this video FIRST.

[@atc576]

awesome stuff. Nice to learn about these magical towns that fascinate us!

[@jojoj3056]

This is a wonderful video, beautiful video and your voice is so calm and soothing. I hope one day you’ll do more when you have the time!! 💖💕💖

[@diegomontemayor4948]

I’m so proud of the job you’ve done. 👏🏼

[@reshascave]

Home ❤ so proud of my roots! And thank you for the video 😊

[@johnmartinez8017]

Well done Jordan! What a fascinating story. You told it so well and put it together beautifully.

[@TheBritalianJob]

Thank you so much!

[@gayprendergast7102]

Delighted to find this gem...thank you.

[@marialackey5117]

Fascinating! Thank you for the history lesson. Loved it! 🥰

[@TheBritalianJob]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Claire-wy2pd]

my family is from pescia! This was super informative, thank you!

[@eunshilpark]

Well done. Continue!!

[@vincentciliberti5026]

I know of Tuscany and quite a bit about Italy too, but hey, your explanation really and truely tells the true story. Keep up the good work.

[@TheBritalianJob]

Much appreciated, Vincent!

[@Mrkxox]

What a wonderful video, you're a great story teller!

[@dominikn7639]

I love Tuscany.

[@JC-cd3yj]

I'm a new fan! I wish I knew you before I went to Italy! Hoping to visit Italy again. Love the history and the place esp Tuscan area so much! Keep the videos coming! - from the Philippines.

[@TheBritalianJob]

Thanks JC ☺️

[@sandragoss48]

Yes, keep the storytelling as part of your channel. These not so well known stories are fascinating. Thank you.

[@ianrobinson7520]

👍 loved if - please keep telling these stories 👍

[@roelofleroux7812]

Excellent video. What a fascinating history!

[@mezanian]

More..more...more. it's a fascinating history well told. Gracia Jordan. ❤🇦🇺🌏

[@madaboutsicily]

Very interesting, thank you

[@betsyrb2275]

Found your channel just a couple of days ago and all your videos are very interesting and very informative. I love watching you transform a once decrepit apartment in Florence to a very beautiful and tastefully decorated apartment. You’ve done a very good job! 👍👍👍

[@bordonadoann3044]

More stories like this !! Focusing on one city for exemple could be great too

[@TheBritalianJob]

A city focus could be so fun. Any ideas?

[@nolawilson2008]

memories of when I did history at school...sixty years ago ...was always fascinated ...you just reminded me ...thankyou ...from the Sunshine Coast of Queensland ...worlds away

[@NavKaurKapoor]

WOW... YOUR VOICE IS SO SOOTHING AND THIS WAS SUCHA BEAUTIFUL VEDIO OVERALL. LOVE ITALIAN HISTORY... LOVE RENAISSANCE

[@stevearnold8467]

This was extremely interesting. So glad that I recently stumbled onto your channel, I'm enjoying all your videos.

[@falcosolitario4162]

Mi inchino alla tua cultura e all'amore che nutri per la mia terra, la mia regione. Grazie, Britalian ;-)

[@TheBritalianJob]

E un piacere!

[@camillarossi3554]

This was awesome thank you❤️

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Outstanding. I love clarity.

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Such a talent! And that voice! Love it!! So professional. 😍😍😍

[@gloriamelendez1943]

This video is very interesting. In the future, could you upload it with a Spanish translation in subtitles. Greetings from Denver Colorado

[@paulsbertoli-nielsen8272]

I like your presentation, it's aesthetically informative on a very interesting phenomenon. Would you consider doing one on the Lombard kingdom in Tuscany and surrounding areas to the north?

[@TheBritalianJob]

I’m working next historical video focused on that final Roman victory of 406AD at Fiesole which inadvertently led to a series of events that would cause the sack of Rome in 410. Very interesting idea though, I’ll do more research into the Lombard’s in Tuscany for a potential future video 👌🏼

[@jimmymaximusace]

Amazing historical fact, thanks much....your subscriptions and followers will grow into the tens of thousands very soon

[@t.s.507]

I've just discovered your channel and am very impressed with your knowledge, creativity and eloquence - especially for such a young man. I am a follower! What an interesting historical account of the area (although the Greeks were also a huge influence).

[@Pdefina.6]

Grazie mille ❤

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What a great way to get my travel fix, right from my chair at home!

[@michelebrown4712]

Much love from Carefree Arizona 💕

[@moiragabbedy1786]

🌹 brilliant thankyou ❣️

[@PietroItalianoo]

Excellent video. Guess it’s time to subscribe. Millie Grazie

[@sambryant11]

I found this video while just killing time at lunch. Considering the quality, I'm shocked at the view count! Keep up the great work!

[@TheBritalianJob]

Really appreciate that Sam, cheers! There’s more on the way in the coming weeks :)

[@kencormier3015]

Hi Jordan, I really like your videos. Great narration and photography. I love the history of the hilltowns, and the info about Florence and your home improvement videos are great as well. As far as ideas for new videos...what about Art History, The Renaissance? I know its been done before, but yours might be better than the others. Or videos about other Tuscan towns. I do love the history videos too. So many ideas...just make more! Thank you!! Are you a professional home designer, or interior decorator? I will be in Florence in June.

[@lukassykora190]

I think it’s great!

[@lorisrosu9179]

bel video, concentrato ma ben fatto, bravo!

[@TheBritalianJob]

Grazie mille!

[@stephaniemedina1848]

Thank you 🐱I enjoyed this very much🐦🎶🌈

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[@gdw36]

Your narration style is really nice to listen to. Nothing personal, but did not enjoy your face popping up so big on the screen, maybe more subtle would be nicer. Good job. Very informative.

[@yvonne530]

Procas, king of the Albanians, had two sons, Amulius and Numitor, to whom he left the throne with the intention of taking it on an annual basis [so that they would have ruled alternately]. But Amulius did not cede power to his brother, but even tried to deprive him of his offspring by making his daughter Rhea Silvia high priestess of Vesta, thereby destining her to eternal celibacy. Meanwhile, Rhea Silvia became Mars' mother and gave birth to Romulus and Remus. The two founded Rome. Were the Etrusken maybe the Pelasgians/ Illyrians - the ancestors of Albanians?

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On April 4, 2024. Serbs celebrate the year 7532. A few years ago, NASA announced that they are using the ancient Serbian calendar because it is the most accurate, that it is completely harmonized with nature, that the beginning of the seasons according to that calendar coincides with the electromagnetic changes of the Sun, lake water is changing ph level to acidic or alkaline on exact date.

[@paulawebster8573]

Great story. What do you know about the small hilltop town of Proceno in Lazio. Could it be Etruscan?

[@TheBritalianJob]

Hadn’t heard of Proceno but I just saw a few photos and judging by its aesthetics and location between Tuscany / Lazio it’s 100% of Etruscan origin :)

[@paulawebster8573]

Thank you so much! My family is from Proceno. They migrated to the US in the early 1900's. I hope to visit some day. Good luck with your beautiful apartment! Thanks again

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[@sulla5288]

Fast forward by 700 years? I am sure we didn't miss anything. Waste of time