Persian Period Art

Join Andrew as we travel east to the heart of one of history’s most magnificent empires—the Achaemenid Persian Empire!

In this episode, we explore how Persian art and architecture expressed unity, diplomacy, and divine kingship across one of the largest empires the world has ever seen.

Step inside Persepolis, the royal ceremonial capital, and walk among the Apadana stairway reliefs, where delegates from across the empire bring gifts to the Persian king. Discover how monumental art and design reflected not conquest, but cooperation and cultural harmony.