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 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.
United Nations
Unesco: Persepolis
This World Heritage website looks at the ancient city of Persepolis, located in Iran. Found here are a description, maps, documentation, photos, and a video on its history.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Herodotus
Excerpt from a commentary by Herodotus on the customs of the Persians.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Babylon
Detailed discussion of Babylon, the most famous city from ancient Mesopotamia. Learn about its history, King Hammurabi, the Assyrians, the Chaldeans, Nebuchadnezzar, the Persian conquest, and Babylon's decline.
Other
Iran Before the Iranians
A description of Persia before it as known as Iran, focusing on its tribes and history.
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...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Early Peoples
Regents prep site giving the history of the Paleolithic Period and Early River Civilizations. Includes pictures and map.
Curated OER
Empire of Darius
Read about the various kings of the Persian Empire and the battles they created to strengthen their empire.
PBS
Themistocles, Greek General
Wonderful biography of Themistocles, the great Athenian general and politician who established the Greek navy.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: The Empire of Alexander the Great, 323 Bc
A map showing the extent of the Empire of Alexander the Great in 323 BC, from Macedonia to northern Africa, across Asia Minor to the Indus River. The inset map show the site of the Battle of the Granicus in 334 BC, near Troy, where...
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...
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.
Other
Xerxes Ii and Sogdianus
An article on the short reign of Xerxes II and the conspiracies surrounding him.
Other
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.
Other
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
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
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...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Alexander
Alexander defeating the Persians.
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...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ancient Susa
An image depicting an ancient city of the Persian, Parthian, and Elamite empires of Iran.