[Tallguy]

It turns out the enigmatic Etruscans were local to the area, with nearly identical genetics to their Latin-speaking neighbors.

I wonder how close is 'nearly' as with genetics it doesn't take that much. Second, the Roman origins myth holds that their founders were refugees from the City of Troy and specifically Aeneas. I'm sure Julius Caesar is pretty po'ed wherever he is.

[Claud]

Second, the Roman origins myth holds that their founders were refugees from the City of Troy and specifically Aeneas.

Yeah, the Etruscans are the enemies of the Trojans and Latins in the Aeneid.