Iran -- Iranian groups & languages -- The "Burnt City" & beyond -- Elam & Susa -- Chogha Zanbil Temple -- The Medes -- Style & religion -- The Achaemenians -- Darius & Persepolis -- Running the empire -- Domestic life, women & children -- Looking good -- At home -- Food & drink -- The sacred & the divine -- Alexander & the Seleucids -- The Parthians: the master archers -- Parthian heritage -- Living well -- Ancient recipes -- The Sasanians & Eran Shahr -- The round city, Ctesiphon -- Science & education -- The arts, textile & music -- Women of means -- The new year (No Ruz) & other joyous festivals -- Living in style -- A diverse nation -- Timeline of history & art.
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