The Synthesis of "Persian history"

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 Sassanian Empire, the last pre-Islamic Persian dynasty that stood as a world power and shaped the culture of the Middle East and beyond.

A look at the Greco-Persian Wars, the pivotal conflict that saw Greek city-states clash with the Persian Empire, shaping the course of history.

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

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

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 Safavid Empire, a dynasty that established Shi'a Islam in Iran, sparked a cultural golden age, and shaped modern Persian identity.

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

Discover the Samanid Empire, a Persian dynasty that championed a cultural and scientific golden age in Central Asia from the 9th to the 10th century.