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Events in 50 3

• 300 BC – 50 Etruscans: Hellenistic Period & Roman Absorption The Hellenistic and Roman absorption period (c.300-50 BC) is the final chapter of Etruscan civilization -- a long, complex process in which the Etruscan city-states lose political independence to Rome one by one through conquest, alliance and eventual citizenship, while Etruscan culture continues to produce works of extraordinary quality and to shape Roman civilization profoundly. The great Hellenistic period tombs -- the Tomb of the Reliefs at Caere, the Golini Tomb at Volsinii, the François Tomb at Vulci -- are among the finest in the Etruscan tradition. The bronze Arringatore (Orator), the terracotta Sarcophagus of Laris Pulenas, and the continued production of engraved bronze mirrors demonstrate a civilization absorbing its conqueror's culture while transmitting its own.
• 20 BC – 50 Philo of Alexandria The Bridge Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who used allegory to harmonize Jewish scripture with Greek philosophy.
• 50 – 135 Epictetus The Slave Philosopher Stoic who taught that while we cannot control external events, we have absolute control over our reactions.