Jasem Ghazbanpour narration of the first day of the war in Khorramshahr
A Review of the Book the Autumn Arrived
Theory Two: The Borderline Legitimacy Crisis of Oral History in the Academic System
Theory One: “The Structural Duality of Opportunity–Threat in the Government’s Entry into Oral History”
An Interview with Members of an Iraqi Mawkib Present at the Gatherings in Tehran
Happy Islamic Republic of Iran Day!
Fasting in Tikrit Prison No. 16; Test of Faith in the Heart of Hardship
Family History; A Legacy for Future Generations
The Importance of Recording Family History and the Role of Oral Memories in Preserving the Identity of Generations
Since ancient times, memories have been recognized as an important part of the cultural and social memory of societies. The importance of this issue has led various centers around the world to record and record the memories of men, personalities, and even other ordinary people in society through targeted interviews. Family history, rituals, customs ...Oral History News for August 23rd – September 22nd 2026
According to the Iranian Oral History website, “News of the Month” is the title of a series of reports on this site. These reports look at news related to the site’s topic in written and virtual media. Below you will read news from August 23rd to September 22nd 2026. The Director General of the Preservation of Monuments and Dissemination of Sacred Defense and Resistance Values of Bushehr Province announced the compilation of an oral history of the epic of zeal and honor of the ...Report of the Third Meeting of the Specialized Roundtable on Oral History of the Country
Gholamreza Azizi: Oral history adds depth to military documents
According to the Iranian Oral History website, the “Third Meeting of the Specialized Roundtable on Oral History of the Country and the Meeting of Oral History of the Military in Iran” was held on Wednesday morning, September 27, 2026, with the efforts of the Deputy of Science, Research and Technology of the Iranian Army and in cooperation with the ...Experts answer to oral history questions
100 Questions/50
Are children and teenagers, suitable narrators for oral history projects?
We asked several researchers and activists in the field of oral history to express their views on oral history questions. The names of each participant are given at the beginning of their answers, and the text of all the answers will be published on this portal by the end of the week.The Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War - 50
Among the other forces participating in this attack, we can mention the remnants of the brigades defeated in the first battle of Bustan, such as the 48th and 23rd brigades. The Iraqi commanders made a big mistake by allowing these defeated forces to participate in the counterattack, because they had lost their morale and combat capability and were struggling with the nightmare of death in this area.Narrative and the "War of Narratives" in the Era of Resistance and Imposed Wars
War does not only occur on the battlefield; part of it continues in the realm of meaning, memory, and narrative. Every war, along with military and human events, creates narratives about its cause, the role of the actors, the concept of victory and defeat, sacrifice and suffering, and ultimately the future of society. These narratives later influence how the past is understood, the formation of collective identity, and even the ...Memories of Mohammad Boloori
Mohammad Boloori, a veteran of the Holy Defense era and author of the book "Taksi servis baraye faw (Taxi Service for the FAW)", was a guest on the 289th program of the Shab-e Khatereh (Night of Remembrance) (March 2018). He narrated some memories about Jassim stream (Nahr-e Jassim). Boloori said: "I want to take you 31 years back in time, to the winter of 1987; time, Sunday - February 22, 1987 20:50, place, Shalamcheh, Nahr Jassim, southeast side of Daryacheh Mahi lake.Call for Fundamental Questions in the Field of Oral History
The Oral History of Iran website invites all researchers, experts, professors, and activists in the field of oral history to share their views and experiences with the audience on the most important questions in this field. We ask you to raise a maximum of 10 fundamental questions in the field of oral history that every researcher, interviewer, and oral history enthusiast should think about, and write an answer for each in about 200 words.Experts Answer to Oral History Questions
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Can new media technologies such as AI be used in oral history? In which areas and to what extent?
We asked several researchers and activists in the field of oral history to express their views on oral history questions. The names of each participant are listed at the beginning of their answers, and the text of all answers will be published on this portal by the end of the week.The Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War - 49
Around 7:00 PM, while I was writhing in hunger, cold, fear, and anxiety, Lieutenant Mohammad Javad ordered the radio operator to call the front lines to find out about the situation. When the call was made, we heard the cries of our troops, asking for help, ammunition, and artillery support. We realized that they were in a very bad situation. I still remember Captain Rahman’s cry, “A lot of them are getting off the trucks.Most visited
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How can narrators and interviewers reach a common understanding?We asked several researchers and activists in the field of oral history to express their views on oral history questions. The names of each participant are listed at the beginning of their answers, and the text of all answers will be published on this portal by the end of the week.
Documentary Pathology of the US Embassy Documents
The Necessity of Scientific Rereading and Content Analysis of DocumentsMore than four decades have passed since the publication of the first collections of documents from the US Embassy in Tehran. However, despite the relatively easy access to this treasure trove of documents, systematic research exploitation of it has not been adequate. We still do not have a “comprehensive picture” of the content of these 11,000 documents.
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What is the importance of the narrator and interviewers shared understanding of the past in oral history?We asked several researchers and activists in the field of oral history to express their views on oral history questions. The names of each participant are listed at the beginning of their answers, and the text of all the answers will be published on this portal by the end of the week.
Validation: Challenges and Necessities
Where does truth stand in oral history? How can the correctness of a narrative be recognized? Does fact-checking matter? If there is exaggeration in the reporting of some accounts, how can it be detected? Is it possible to record an event accurately through the recording of a narrative? Readers and users of oral history works are often faced with these questions, and sometimes encounter doubts about some oral history works.
