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Regents Exam Prep Center: Early Peoples
Regents prep site giving the history of the Paleolithic Period and Early River Civilizations. Includes pictures and map.
A&E Television
History.com: Ancient Egypt
For almost 30 centuries -- from its unification around 3100 B.C. to its conquest by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. -- ancient Egypt was the preeminent civilization in the Mediterranean world. From the great pyramids of the Old Kingdom...
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Darius I
Study the biography of Darius I from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Learn how he was the ruler of the Persian Empire during its peak, he lost a war with the Greeks.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Cyrus the Great
Kids learn about the biography of Cyrus the Great from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Study how he established the first Persian Empire and released the Jews from exile.
PBS
Themistocles, Greek General
Wonderful biography of Themistocles, the great Athenian general and politician who established the Greek navy.
Other
Xerxes Ii and Sogdianus
An article on the short reign of Xerxes II and the conspiracies surrounding him.
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...
PBS
Pbs: Background to the Greek Colonies of Turkey
Discusses the ancient Greek colonies of Ionia and their troubled relationship with the nearby Persian government.
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
Unesco: Russian Federation: Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Bldgs of Derbent
The Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent were part of the northern lines of the Sasanian Persian Empire, which extended east and west of the Caspian Sea. The fortification was built in stone. It consisted of two...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was a tomb built between 353 and 350 BC at Halicarnassus (present Bodrum, Turkey) for Mausolus, a satrap in the Persian Empire, and Artemisia II of Caria, his wife and sister. The structure was designed by...
PBS
The Battle of Plataea
Background and description of the Battle of Plataea. Does a good job of discussing the different versions of the battle presented by historians.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Acinaces
A Persian sword, whence Horace speaks of the Medus acinaces. The acinaces was a short and straight weapon; and thus differed from the Roman sica, which was curved. It was worn on the right side of the body, whereas the Greeks and Romans...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Alexander
Alexander defeating the Persians.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Candys
A robe worn by the Medes and Persians over their trowsers and other garments. It had wide sleeves, and was made of woollen cloth, which was either purple or of some other splendid colour. In the Persepolitan sculptres, from which the...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Roman Eagle
Eagle, as a military standard, was adopted by the Romans, and even by nations preceding them in history. The Persians, in the time of Cyrus the Younger, bore an eagle on a spear as a standard. The Romans for some time used the eagle, the...
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Iran Before the Iranians
A description of Persia before it as known as Iran, focusing on its tribes and history.
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Armenian History
A very comprehensive look at Armenian history written by an Armenian so expect some partiality. Use the table of contents to navigate the site. Pictures illustrate every section and a glossary is included.
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Armenian History
A very comprehensive look at Armenian history written by an Armenian so expect some partiality. Use the table of contents to navigate the site. Pictures illustrate every section and a glossary is included.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Azerbaijan: History
Read about the history of Azerbaijan which has been influenced by its location on historic trade routes and its vast petroleum reserves. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Curated OER
Etc: Clip Art Etc: Alexander Discovers the Body of Darius
Here [Darius] was assassinated by Bessus, the satrap of Bactria. He was discovered by Alexander in a dying condition by the roadside. He asked for a cup of water, thanked the giver, and died. And with him died the Empire of the...
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