Mashad Power Plant in History

The power industry in the northeastern city of Mashad, Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran, has undergone numerous ups and downs ever since the first power generator was launched in the city some 117 years ago. A review of the history of the industry in Mashad has been provided in a book entitled as "100 Years of Khorasan Power Industry". Besides, a number of articles have been penned in this regard which shed light on the matter from different perspectives.

Traditional Rowzeh: A Vanishing Tradition

Regardless of the quality of new mourning practices for commemorating martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his staunch companions, what matters is that traditional commemoration trends are gradually waning in the society while Shia authorities keep stressing that traditional modes of mourning for Imam Hussein must be preserved.

Oral history of Islamic Revolution in Bushehr (4)

Toward the victory, December 1978

In the following article, we will review the process of campaigns against the Pahlavi regime as well as the current of the Islamic revolution in Bushehr Province and in particular, the city of Bushehr. It also reviews the Islamic movement of the people of Bushehr in following the leader of the revolution Imam Khomeini (God bless his soul). Another goal of the following writing is to introduce the clergies and campaigners of Bushehr. Interviews have been conducted for collection of information. The first, second and third parts were presented to you and now here is the fourth part.

Writing is storytelling no matter the genre

Journalists are first and foremost story tellers. The stories we gather and pass on to our readers are sometimes routed in fact, numbers and sound bites from “authority sources” but they are still tell the story of our community and surrounding world.

Oral History of Islamic Revolution in Bushehr (3)

Rising Developments in 1978 Fall

In the following article, we will review the process of campaigns against the Pahlavi regime as well as the current of the Islamic revolution in Bushehr Province and in particular, the city of Bushehr. It also reviews the Islamic movement of the people of Bushehr in following the leader of the revolution Imam Khomeini (God bless his soul). Another goal of the following writing is to introduce the clergies and campaigners of Bushehr. Interviews have been conducted for collection of information. The first and second parts were presented to you and now here is the third part.

Who Owns Oral History?

Once an interviewee provides his memories for others through vocal or video interviews and archives them after writing and ordering, data is introduced which may be useful in different scientific or business aspects. The question is who will be the owner and the user of the data produced through oral history?

The Imposed War Oral History

New Horizons or Multiple Narratives?

The expanding trend in using Oral History, bring about this question: What kind of goals and conclusions does Oral History observe? This question is based on two presumptions: First, using Oral History is followed for completing written history with a cultural-social approach. Moreover, the outcome of imposed war oral history would develop people’s defense approach toward war based on cultural-ideological teachings, and also multiple narratives of war events by the cooperation of all the people who have experienced war.

Oral History of Sports in Mashhad:

First Athletics Gold Medalist in Khorasan Province

Oral history makes possible the review of memories and experiences of the first athletes from Khorasan Province who stepped in national and international athletic events and won medals for their city and country. The following are accounts of the first national gold medalist of Khorasan Province.

Oral history of Islamic Revolution in Bushehr (2)

Campaign centers

In the following article, we will review the process of campaigns against the Pahlavi regime as well as the current of the Islamic revolution in Bushehr Province and in particular, the city of Bushehr. It also reviews the Islamic movement of the people of Bushehr in following the leader of the revolution Imam Khomeini (God bless his soul). Another goal of the following writing is to introduce the clergies and campaigners of Bushehr. Interviews have been conducted for collection of information.

Oral history of Islamic Revolution in Bushehr (1)

Campaign centers

In the following article, we will review the process of campaigns against the Pahlavi regime as well as the current of the Islamic revolution in Bushehr Province and in particular, the city of Bushehr. It also reviews the Islamic movement of the people of Bushehr in following the leader of the revolution Imam Khomeini (God bless his soul).