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Who2 Biographies: Omar Khayyam Biography
This site gives a brief biography of Omar Khayyam. Site also includes links for gathering further information on Khayyam and his work.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Operation Desert Storm
A brief overview of Operation Desert Storm, the preceding events, and the outcome.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Islamic Arts and Literature
An introduction to the art and literature that were produced during the Islamic Golden Age. A brief look at Islamic calligraphy, mosaics, geometric designs, and the story behind the 1001 Tales of the Arabian Nights.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Calendar Origins
History and mathematics merge in this lesson that explores the origin of the calendar. Learn how it all got started in this detailed lesson that includes a simple months of the year game and a more challenging time conversion game. Both...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Herodotus
This site provides a brief biography of Herodotus and a discussion of his writing of history.
PBS
Pbs: The Rest of the World in Time of Classical Greece
A summary of what was happening in other world cultures during the Classical period in ancient Greece.
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Travel Photos: Iran
Mr. Frysinger, a seasoned traveler, presents many photos from Iran focusing on the land and the people. The photos are accompanied by captions telling where they were taken, and in some cases, information about the particular place....
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The Poet Hafiz (1320 1388)
This site gives a description of Hafiz's poetry and his writing style. The author of the site also makes reference to the importance of Hafiz and his work to the people of Persia and India.
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Excerpts From "The Essential Rumi"
This site contains a very brief biography of the poet Jelaluddin Rumi and some (translated) examples of his poetry.
Other
Gulf War Debriefing Book
Site provides information on the players, the military systems, a summary of the war, a timeline, and more.
Other
Rayment: The Gulf War
A good resource on the Gulf War with many indexed links to background information, photos, maps and much more.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: War Expectations (Lesson Plan)
A lesson for examining how recent U.S.-fought wars have shaped expectations of the cost of war. Students discuss American expectations about the war as of 2003 in Iraq regarding the length of the war, casualties, and military versus...
University of Calgary
U. Of Calgary: The Islamic World to 1600, Al Farabi
Article provides a brief article on the Islamic philosopher, Al-Farabi, whose work influenced the Islamic philosophers who followed him, particularly Ibn Sina and Ibn Rushd.
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Sacred Sites: Parthenon
This resource focuses on sacred sites, and provides an excellent, intelligent article written about the Parthenon in Greece. Includes a good photograph as well.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Book of Daniel
A long and in-depth look at the book of Daniel, its main religious significance and themes. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
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Monologue Archive: Monologues by Aeschylus
Choose a dramatic monologue from this classic playwright's works. Page includes links to biographical sketches, an index of articles about Aeschylus and the text of some poems.
British Council
British Council: Learn English Kids: The First Marathon
Read along and listen to an animated story about the first marathon ran in ancient Greece and the first marathon run in the Olympic Games.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Lion Facts and Information
Explores characteristics, types of lions, and other interesting fun facts.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Alexander the Great
Explore the life of Alexander the Great and his Empire.
Curated OER
Etc: Greece and War With Persia, 499 479 Bc
A map of Greece and Asia Minor at the time of the wars with Persia (Greco-Persian Wars, 499-479 BC). The map is color-coded to show the extent of the Ionian Revolt (499-493 BC) from Macedonia along the coast of Asia Minor to the island...
Curated OER
Unesco: Iran: Bisotun
Bisotun is located along the ancient trade route linking the Iranian high plateau with Mesopotamia and features remains from the prehistoric times to the Median, Achaemenid, Sassanian, and Ilkhanid periods. The principal monument of this...
Curated OER
Faravahar, Symbol of Zoroastrianism
Learn specifics about Zoroastrianism, the non-pantheistic religion of the Persian Empire.
Curated OER
Empire of Darius
Read about the various kings of the Persian Empire and the battles they created to strengthen their empire.
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