Module #1 Introduction to the Persian Wars Overview of the course, historical context, and significance of the Persian Wars
Module #2 The Rise of Persia History of the Achaemenid Empire, its expansion, and key figures like Cyrus the Great and Darius I
Module #3 The City-States of Ancient Greece Introduction to the major city-states of ancient Greece, including Athens, Sparta, and Corinth
Module #4 The Causes of the Persian Wars Examining the events leading up to the Persian Wars, including the Ionian Revolt and Athenian involvement
Module #5 The First Persian Invasion (492-490 BCE) Darius Is first invasion of Greece, including the Battle of Marathon and its significance
Module #6 The Battle of Marathon In-depth analysis of the Battle of Marathon, including its tactics, outcome, and impact
Module #7 The Interlude:Athenian Politics and Culture Exploring Athenian politics, culture, and society between the two Persian invasions
Module #8 The Second Persian Invasion (480-479 BCE) Xerxes Is massive invasion of Greece, including the Battle of Thermopylae and its significance
Module #9 The Battle of Thermopylae In-depth analysis of the Battle of Thermopylae, including its tactics, outcome, and impact
Module #10 The Battle of Salamis Examining the naval Battle of Salamis, including its significance and impact on the war
Module #11 The Battle of Plataea In-depth analysis of the Battle of Plataea, including its tactics, outcome, and impact
Module #12 The Battle of Mycale Examining the Battle of Mycale, including its significance and impact on the war
Module #13 The Aftermath of the Persian Wars Consequences of the Persian Wars, including the rise of Athens and the Delian League
Module #14 The Impact on Greek Culture and Society Exploring the cultural, social, and political impact of the Persian Wars on ancient Greece
Module #15 The Role of Key Figures Biographical analysis of key figures, including Miltiades, Themistocles, and Pericles
Module #16 The Representation of the Persian Wars in Ancient Sources Analyzing the representation of the Persian Wars in ancient sources, including Herodotus and Aeschylus
Module #17 The Legacy of the Persian Wars Examining the lasting impact of the Persian Wars on Western civilization and modern society
Module #18 Debates and Controversies Examining ongoing debates and controversies among historians and scholars about the Persian Wars
Module #19 Primary Source Analysis Critical analysis of primary sources, including Herodotus Histories and the Persae of Aeschylus
Module #20 Historiography of the Persian Wars Examining the development of historiography on the Persian Wars, including ancient and modern interpretations
Module #21 The Persian Wars in Popular Culture Analyzing the representation of the Persian Wars in popular culture, including film, literature, and art
Module #22 Comparative Analysis:The Persian Wars and Other Ancient Conflicts Comparing the Persian Wars to other ancient conflicts, including the Peloponnesian War and the Punic Wars
Module #23 The Persian Wars and the Development of Democracy Examining the relationship between the Persian Wars and the development of democracy in ancient Greece
Module #24 The Economic Impact of the Persian Wars Analyzing the economic consequences of the Persian Wars on ancient Greece and the Mediterranean
Module #25 The Persian Wars and the Rise of Macedon Examining the relationship between the Persian Wars and the rise of Macedon under Philip II and Alexander the Great
Module #26 The Persian Wars in Archaeological Context Analyzing the archaeological evidence for the Persian Wars, including excavations and material culture
Module #27 The Persian Wars and the Ancient Near East Examining the relationship between the Persian Wars and the broader ancient Near Eastern world
Module #28 The Persian Wars and the Myth of the West Analyzing the role of the Persian Wars in the construction of the myth of the West
Module #29 Teaching the Persian Wars Practical approaches to teaching the Persian Wars, including pedagogical strategies and resources
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Persian Wars: Greece and Persia career
