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Resources for parents, teachers, and anyone curious about bringing ancient history to life for children.
Where Was Ancient Persia?
Ancient Persia wasn't a single city — it was a vast land of mountains, deserts, and trade routes at the heart of Asia, home to humans for over 12,000 years.
How Horses Came to Ancient Iran
The story of how wild horses on the Iranian Plateau became the bold companions of Elamite kings, messengers, and warriors — and made ancient Iran one of the world's great horse cultures.
Ancient Toys from Susa and Iran's Old Villages
Tiny clay animals, miniature carts, and handmade dolls from Susa show that kids 5,000 years ago played — and that families have always cared about childhood.
The Magical 8,000-Year-Old Flute from Tepe Sang-e Chakhmagh
Carved from a migratory bird's leg bone 8,000 years ago, the Sang-e Chakhmagh flute is one of the world's oldest instruments — and proof that music has always lived in ancient Iran.
Discover the Amazing Burnt City!
Shahr-e Sukhteh — the 5,000-year-old Burnt City — gave the world its first animation, its oldest artificial eye, and a peaceful, ingenious civilization kids will want to meet.
The First Animation of the Ancient World: Bringing Iran's History to Life for Kids
What if your child could travel back in time to the ancient lands of Iran — before empires, before kings, before written history? The First Animation of the Ancient World takes young readers on an unforgettable journey through Iran's earliest civilizations, guided by two curious children and a legendary Simurgh. Rooted in real archaeological discoveries, this beautifully illustrated story makes history come alive for kids everywhere.
Ancient Persia for Kids: What Every Parent and Teacher Should Know
A beginner's guide to ancient Persia for parents and teachers. What was ancient Persia, where was it, why does it matter, and how to teach it to children ages 3-12.
Why There Are Almost No Children's Books About Ancient Persia — And How We're Changing That
Most children's history books skip ancient Persia entirely. The Time Travelers to Ancient Persia series is the first to bring 12,000 years of Iranian Plateau history to life for young readers through real archaeology.
How to Teach Ancient History to Children: A Homeschool Parent's Guide
A practical guide for homeschool families on teaching ancient civilizations — including ancient Persia, Mesopotamia, and the Iranian Plateau — to elementary-age children using books, activities, and real archaeology.
Persian Culture for Elementary Students: 10 Things Kids Should Know
A teacher-friendly guide to introducing Persian culture in the elementary classroom — covering inventions, art, daily life, and the surprising ways ancient Persia still shows up in your students' world today.
The World's First Animation Is 5,200 Years Old — and It's Painted on a Cup
Long before Disney, an unknown artist in ancient Persia animated a goat on a clay goblet. Here's the story of the world's oldest known animation, the archaeological dig that found it, and what you can show your kids today.