MyLibraryU - The Legacy of Persia and Iran: From Persepolis to the Silk Road

From the rise of Cyrus the Great and the Achaemenid Empire to the flourishing intellectual world of the Islamic Golden Age, this talk will explore the deep historical legacy of Persia and Iran. It introduces the major political transformations that shaped the region, alongside the development of Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions within Persian lands. The great literary, artistic, and scientific achievements that connected Iran to wider Eurasian cultures will offer a clear, accessible overview of how Iran’s ancient and medieval past continues to influence our modern world.

This MyLibraryU Fast Class will be presented by Dr. Brad Bowman, Associate Professor and director of Middle East Studies at University of Louisville.

Space is limited so registration is requested.