The Oral History Website and Its Position

Written by Hamid Ghazvini
Translated by Kianoosh Borzouei

2025-8-25

Media, guided by their specific priorities and thematic frameworks, serve as platforms for spreading information, ideas, thoughts, and messages, as well as supporting new scientific findings, with the ultimate aim of expanding and elevating awareness among diverse audiences.

Both traditional and modern media constitute foundational pillars of human communication, capable of fostering interaction and dialogue across various segments of society.

Against this backdrop, it can be maintained that the Oral History website—the first and, to date, the sole specialized platform in this field in Iran—has taken significant steps in disseminating information, ideas, thoughts, and messages, supporting emerging scientific insights, promoting dialogue among practitioners in the field, and introducing and critically evaluating published works.

Indeed, anyone interested in pursuing specialized study or leveraging expert approaches in the domain of oral history should consider this website an essential resource.

The Oral History website was launched at an opportune moment through the initiative and collective efforts of colleagues in the Office of Islamic Revolution Literature, all of whom shared two defining characteristics: first, alongside their academic credentials, they had personally experienced various stages of oral history research; and second, they possessed a strong interest in scholarly study and research within this domain, striving to create a platform for sharing experiences, scientific insights, step-by-step skill development, and practical strategies for effectively utilizing oral history in historical and social studies. This approach has persisted over the years and continues to this day.

It is hoped that the Oral History website—which, with minimal resources, has attracted a culturally and academically engaged audience across Persian, English, Arabic, and Urdu-speaking communities—receives greater support from managers and policymakers in the Artistic Sect of the Islamic Republic. Today, the website stands as one of the intellectual and media assets of the Artistic Sect, deserving recognition and backing equivalent with its current and potential significance.

Here’s to the day when this vision is fully realized, and to the continued success of the team behind the website!