Talk:Vicus Tuscus

This article has some elements that are incorrect. Vicus does not mean street, it means neighborhood. The Vicus Tuscus actually refers to the Etruscan Quarter of Rome, not a particular street. The book that the incorrect information comes from is almost 100 years old. Historical information must be periodically updated. Archaeologists and classicists are continually learning new information that challenges what know / understand about the ancient Mediterranean. If Wikipedia wants to stay relevant, they must also stay updated to new information. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2607:FE50:0:8206:311C:F520:8CA5:CD17 (talk) 14:28, 13 July 2016 (UTC)

Good article, seems to discuss pretty thoroughly what it was & its purpose. Some things you may want to clarify: can you give a date for the battle of Aricia? a date for the Titus Tatius "incident"? where the Temple of Juno the Queen is located? and also maybe roughly when the road was constructed? You may or may not be able to find information for these questions, but if you can that'd look good. Otherwise, quite good.

-Joe Eckart

Overall it is very good. The organization makes it clear and easy to read. Except for dating the road (mentioned in the other comments), all of the basic information is there. If you can find the information, you may want to expand the background section. What other merchants besides booksellers and perfume sellers were there? Perhaps you could discuss what role this marketplace played in the daily lives of Romans.

-Eric Hanson

Good organization and clear display of information. You might want to clarify, however, the reasons behind Vicus Tuscus getting its name. You did mention two possible sources, but the explanations themselves do not indicate where the exact name came from. Furthermore, is there information available regarding who constructed the road and what its original purpose was? Otherwise, job well done.

-Chris Chang