Islam: Empire of Faith
http://www.pbs.org/empires/islam/
This Public Broadcasting special gives numerous educational resources for understanding the history and dynamics of Islam.
Iran - A Country Guide
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/world/countries/iran.html
This guide gives detailed information on the history, geography, and culture of Iran.
THE IRAN-IRAQ WAR: CAUSES AND ORIGINS OF THE WAR
http://course1.winona.edu/aelafandi/polsci270/iran-iraq-war.htm
This detailed argument lays out the causes and implications of the war between Iran and Iraq in the 1980's.
Persian Literature
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlm/persian_lit.html
This page offers links and resources for studying Persian literature.
Marjane Satrapi - Interview and Panel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i9Vs97x7IU
This panel features Marjane Satrapi speaking about her novel, Persepolis, and the film based on the books.
