Module #1 Introduction to the Persian Wars and the Achaemenid Empire Overview of the course, importance of the Persian Wars, and introduction to the Achaemenid Empire
Module #2 The Rise of the Achaemenid Empire From Cyrus the Great to Darius I:conquests, administration, and achievements
Module #3 The Persian Empires Expansion into Anatolia and Europe The conquest of Lydia, Ionia, and Thrace, and the significance of the Aegean world
Module #4 The Ionian Revolt and the spark of the Persian Wars Causes, course, and consequences of the Ionian Revolt (499-494 BCE)
Module #5 The First Persian Invasion of Greece (492-490 BCE) Darius army, the Battle of Marathon, and the Athenian response
Module #6 The Athenian Golden Age Cultural, economic, and political developments in Athens, 490-480 BCE
Module #7 The Second Persian Invasion of Greece (480-479 BCE) Xerxes army, the Battle of Thermopylae, and the Battle of Salamis
Module #8 The Battle of Plataea and the End of the Persian Wars The final showdown on land, the aftermath, and the significance of the Persian Wars
Module #9 The Achaemenid Empires Administration and Bureaucracy Satrapies, taxes, roads, and the imperial system
Module #10 The Persian Empires Economy and Trade Agriculture, commerce, and exchange networks in the Achaemenid Empire
Module #11 Religion and Culture in the Achaemenid Empire Zoroastrianism, royal ideology, and cultural exchange in the Persian Empire
Module #12 Women in the Achaemenid Empire Roles, status, and influence of women in royal and noble families
Module #13 The Achaemenid Empires Judiciary and Law Royal decrees, court procedures, and justice in the Persian Empire
Module #14 The Persian Empires Military Organization and Tactics Infantry, cavalry, archers, and the Immortals
Module #15 The Achaemenid Empires Architecture and Art Persepolis, Pasargadae, and Susa:palaces, temples, and architectural achievements
Module #16 The Legacy of the Achaemenid Empire Cultural, political, and historical impact of the Persian Empire on the ancient world
Module #17 The Fall of the Achaemenid Empire and the Rise of Alexander Weaknesses, challenges, and the eventual downfall of the Persian Empire
Module #18 The Achaemenid Empire in Historical Sources Exploring primary sources:Herodotus, Ctesias, Diodorus, and the Behistun Inscription
Module #19 The Persian Wars in Greek Sources Analyzing Greek sources:Aeschylus, Pindar, and Thucydides
Module #20 Archaeology and the Achaemenid Empire Excavations, artifacts, and material culture in the Persian Empire
Module #21 The Achaemenid Empire in Modern Times Legacy, cultural heritage, and modern-day relevance of the Persian Empire
Module #22 Comparative History:The Achaemenid Empire and Other Ancient Empires Comparing the Persian Empire to other ancient empires:Roman, Chinese, and Egyptian
Module #23 Debates and Controversies in Achaemenid Empire Scholarship Examining current debates and controversies in the field of Achaemenid studies
Module #24 Digital Humanities and the Achaemenid Empire Using digital tools and methods to analyze and reconstruct the Persian Empire
Module #25 Case Study:The Achaemenid Province of Egypt Administration, economy, and culture in the Persian province of Egypt
Module #26 Case Study:The Achaemenid Satrapy of Lydia Administration, economy, and culture in the Persian satrapy of Lydia
Module #27 Case Study:The Persian Wars in Greek City-States Athenian, Spartan, and Corinthian perspectives on the Persian Wars
Module #28 Pedagogy and the Achaemenid Empire Teaching strategies and resources for incorporating the Persian Empire into the classroom
Module #29 Assessment and Evaluation in Achaemenid Empire Studies Assessing student learning and evaluating the effectiveness of Achaemenid Empire courses
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Persian Wars and the Achaemenid Empire career
