Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: Thirty First Dynasty
Extensively details the period of Persian rule in Egypt by referring to multiple sources, some of which are non-Egyptian. Contains hyperlinked definitions of terms and descriptions of people.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: 539 Bc
This Bible Tutor site about 539 BC briefly describes the period immediately following the Babylonian Exile.
Other
Art Arena: The Medes
Brief description of the Medes who settled in part of what became Persia and later Iran.
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.
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: Thirtieth Dynasty
Extensively details the invasions of Egypt by Persia that ultimately led to the establishment of Persian rule in the 31st Dynasty. Contains hyperlinked definitions of terms and descriptions of people.
University of Chicago
Oriental Institute: The Persian Gallery
Read about the Persian Empire and the people that live there. Includes photos of artifacts.
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.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Persians
Persians are an ethnic group defined primarily by language and location. The Persian language, also known as Farsi, which linguists classify in the Indo-Iranian Branch of the Indo-European Language Family, had about 23 million speakers...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Herodotus
Excerpt from a commentary by Herodotus on the customs of the Persians.
Other
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.
Other
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.