Library of Congress
Loc: Arabic, Persian, and Ottoman Calligraphy
This collection contains more than 100 single-page calligraphic sheets containing poetic excerpts in Persian
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Persian Art, an Introduction
Read a short history of Persian art and culture and view pictures in this introductory article.
Other
Iransaga: Persian Calligraphy
Follow the development of Persian calligraphy on this interesting site. There are many hyperlinks to historical subjects in the Persian empire.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: The Persian Empire
Tom Richey's PowerPoint presentation on the Persian Empire includes a comprehensive overview of ancient Persia with maps, informational text, and humor.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Story of a Persian Cat
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of The Story of a Persian Cat by Jennie Chappell, a fiction book for children.
PBS
Pbs: How Art Made the World: Persian Political Art
The PBS series, titled "How Art Made the World," takes a look at the art of Persia during the reign Darius the Great, which often had an unmistakable political meaning. With excellent close-ups of the ruins of Persepolis (Darius's...
Other
Persian Arts and Crafts
Read about and view traditional Persian art forms, such as painting, poetry, architecture, and pottery.
Other
The Persians
A collection of nice notes on the Persian Wars. The author gives background information on both sides, causes, events and people, plus results.
Other
Ettela'at Daily Newspaper (Persian, English Available)
Ettela'at is a national/international daily newspaper. Content includes top news stories, political and economic coverage, sports, the arts, and entertainment. Written in Persian, there is an English version available by clicking on the...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Persian
Provides photographs and some facts about the Persian cat. Discusses its origin, temperament, physical characteristics, and why it is a popular choice for a pet cat.
Kids' Wings
Texas Bluebonnet Books: "The Persian Cinderella"
Another version of "Cinderella," by Shirley Climo! Here you will find a variety of student activities and lessons to enhance your study of fairy tales!
Brown University
Brown University Libary: Persian, Mughal, and Indian Miniature Paintings
A browsable gallery of Perisan, Mughal, and Indian miniature paintings from the Minassian Collection at Brown University. Includes a history of the collection and essays on the paintings.
Other
Isfahan: An Animation Inspired by Persian Architecture
View a wonderfully intricate animated film [3:00] inspired by different places of worship centered in and around the Iranian city of Isfahan. Created by a digital artist/architectural illustrator based in Spain, the film is accompanied...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Persian Wars for Kids
History Questions: Persian Wars Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Persian Empire for Kids
History Questions: Persian Empire Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greece for Kids: Persian Wars
A website about the Persians Wars of Ancient Greece fought between Persia and the Greek city-states.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Persian Empire for Kids
Kids learn about the history of the First Persian Empire. Also known as the Achaemenid Empire, they ruled the Middle East before the Greeks arrived.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Persian Cat
Students can learn about the Persian Cat on this site. Study how it is a domesticated breed with good temperament and flat face.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Legend of the Persian Carpet
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is used as the class reads The Legend of the Persian Carpet by Tomie dePaola. The lessons coincide with lesson from the Scholastic Literacy Place program. There are phonics, vocabulary,...
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness: Alexander Defeats the Persians, 331 Bc
This article provides a general overview of Alexander's conquering of Persia in 331 B.C. Read the account of the Battle of Gaugamela written in the 2nd century AD but based on contemporary sources.
Tour Egypt
Cambyses Ii, Persian Ruler of Egypt (27Th Dynasty)
TourEgypt.net offers a history of Cambyses II, the first ruler of Egypt's 27th dynasty, and the first non-Egtpyian ruler of Egypt in a line that lasted until the mid 20th century.
Smithsonian Institution
Freer | Sackler Galleries: Mystical and Moral Themes in Persian Art
Featuring an interactive exhibition entitled "Love and Yearning," this display features themed poetry and painting centered on mystical and moral issues.
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: Thirty First Dynasty
Extensively details the period of Persian rule in Egypt by referring to multiple sources, some of which are non-Egyptian. Contains hyperlinked definitions of terms and descriptions of people.
Other
Art Arena: Origins and Basis of Ferdowsi's "Shahnameh"
This article is part of a review of the book, "Poet and Hero in the Persian Book of Kings," by Olga M. Davidson. The article's author is Mahmud Kianush, a renowned modern Iranian author. In the article, he discusses the historical...
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