Features a NOVA interview with the archaeologist Dr. Juris Zarins whose excavations suggest the existence of the Iobaritae of Ptolemy's maps.

Details the ancient empire that is currently Iran and Afghanistan, and outlines its invasions and conquering by Persia.

Describes the rise of Parthia after the end of the Achaemenid dynasty through excerpts from Justin's "History of the World."

Chronicles the empire founded by Arsaces I and describes their engagements with the Scythians. Also details King Senatruces.

Offers frescoes and coinage of the Parthians. Details the reigns of Arsaces, and Mithridates I and II, and Orodes II.

Chronicles the history and culture of the Persian empire that ruled from 247 BC to 228 AD. Provides photographs of coins from the ancient empire.

Explores the belief that the hated Nero would be reincarnated in Parthia and march against Rome. Offers background on the Parthians.

Details the battle between Crassus and the Parthian military leader, Surena. Details the battle strategies of the Parthians.

Features a photograph and details of a horn-shaped rhyton vessel from Parthia.