The Synthesis of "Ancient Persia"

Discover the Sasanian dynasty, the last great Persian empire before the rise of Islam, renowned for its cultural achievements and rivalry with Rome.

Discover the Persian Empire, the world's first superpower founded by Cyrus the Great, and its lasting impact on global civilization and governance.

Discover the Achaemenid Empire, the ancient world's largest empire, known for its innovations in governance, infrastructure, and cultural tolerance.

An introduction to the Elamite Empire, a dominant ancient civilization in Iran that rivaled Mesopotamia and influenced the rise of Persia.

Discover Cyrus the Great, the founder of the first Persian Empire, renowned for his revolutionary views on human rights and lasting influence.

Discover the Median Empire, the first major power to arise in ancient Iran that laid the groundwork for the succeeding Persian Empire.

An overview of the series of conflicts between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire that shaped the course of Western civilization.

Discover the Parthian Empire, the formidable Iranian power that challenged Rome, controlled the Silk Road, and created a unique cultural legacy.

A look at the final, devastating conflict between the Byzantine and Sassanid Empires that reshaped the ancient world and paved the way for new powers.

An overview of the 700-year conflict between the Roman and Persian empires, a series of wars that reshaped the ancient world.