Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Epic of Kings
A modern prose English translation of the 11th century Persian poem, "The Epic of Kings," or "Shahnameh," by Ferdowsi. This translation is by Helen Zimmern. This translation is divided into 18 sections.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Whirlwind War
This site, provided by the U.S. Army, contains the hyperlinked text of The Whirlwind War, an extensive history of the Army's role in the Persian Gulf War. This is the whole book, so there is an abundance of resources here, including...
PBS
Pbs: Frontline: The Gulf War
PBS Online and the TV show "Frontline" present information on the Persian Gulf War, a timeline, various maps, personal testimonies, and other resources.
Yale University
Open Yale Courses: Introduction to Ancient Greek History
Access any of the twenty-four lectures in a university-level course in ancient Greek history up to the time of Alexander. Lectures available in audio, video, or text format. With coverage of Bronze Age Greece, the Persian Wars, the rise...
Curated OER
University of Texas: Bahrain: Political Map
A political map of Bahrain from the Perry-Castaneda Collection showing the major cities and highways. A map inset shows where this island country is located in the Persian Gulf in relation to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Curated OER
Etc: The Wars of the Greeks and Persians, 499 448 Bc
A map of Greece, western Asia Minor, and the Agean Sea region during the Greco-Persian Wars (499-479 BC). The map shows the earlier Persian expedition into Scythia under Darius I, which included Ionian allies who sailed from the...
Curated OER
Unesco: Iran: The Persian Garden
The property includes nine gardens in as many provinces. They exemplify the diversity of Persian garden designs that evolved and adapted to different climate conditions while retaining principles that have their roots in the times of...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Persian Embassador
The fate of the Persian Embassadors at Sparta.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Persian Soldiers
Soldiers of the Persian bodyguard. From frieze in the audience hall of Darius at Susa.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: The Gulf War
Almost as soon as the Cold War ended, another war began. The First Persian Gulf stemmed from the Iraqi invasion and occupation of Kuwait and the threat that posed to other Persian Gulf states and the countries throughout the world that...
Other
The Achaemenians
Read about the various kings of the Persian Empire and the battles they created to strengthen their empire.
USA Today
Usa Today: 1991 Gulf War Chronology
A descriptive, day-by-day chronology of the events of the 1991 Persian Gulf War.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Farsi Language
Ready to take on a new language? Here is a beginner's opportunity to study Farsi/Persian. Check out the vocabulary and play online games for practice.
Other
Iran Chamber Society: Hakim Abol Qasem Ferdowsi Tousi
A biography of the great 10th century Persian poet, Ferdowsi. The focus of this biography is on his writing of the epic poem, "Shahnameh" or "The Epic of Kings."
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Achaemenid Empire
Encyclopedia entry on the Achaemenid or early Persian Empire. Page contains maps, photos, quotes, video and bibliography.
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: Thirtieth Dynasty
Extensively details the invasions of Egypt by Persia that ultimately led to the establishment of Persian rule in the 31st Dynasty. Contains hyperlinked definitions of terms and descriptions of people.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Persepolis
This site from the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago provides a detailed site focused on the ancient Persian city Persepolis, famed for its great wealth and beauty.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Persepolis: The Audience Hall of Darius and Xerxes
Famous for monumental architecture, Persian kings established numerous monumental centers. This article looks at one of those centers: Persepolis. Read about the history and view pictures of the architecture, art, and sculptures of...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Aimaq
In western Afghanistan and far eastern Iran, "Aimaq" means "tribal people," which distinguishes the Aimaq from the nontribal population in the area, the Persians (Fariswan) and Tajiks. Most of the population of live in Afghanistan; those...
Library of Congress
Loc: Women at War: Stories From the Veterans History Project
The Library of Congress highlights the experiences of many women veterans who fought in American wars. The collection features women from four wars; World War II, Persian Gulf, Vietnam, and Korea. Provides photographs, video and audio...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Gulf War
Description of Bush administration foreign affairs and the Persian Gulf War. Part of a unit on New World Order and Conservatism.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World Men's Life: History of Warfare
This resource provides a look at the warring tactics of the ancient Greeks and the Persian War, and their impact on the daily life of men. Includes photographs of Greek depictions of war and links to information about Greek chariots,...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Battle of Marathon
An account of the Persian forces in the Battle of Marathon, how they reached Marathon, their weapons and the result of the battle.
Other
Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Site contains biography, poetry, pictures, and links for Omar Khayyam. Site also has links to other Persian poets.
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