12th volume of Islamic Revolution Daily Review

Soureh Mehr Publications is about to release the 12th volume of the Islamic Revolution Daily Review considering the major events from January 17-20 1979 in the Iranian book market. IBNA: Speaking with IBNA, the volume’s compiler Mirza Bagher Alian Nejad said topics like people’s heavy-handed crackdown by the army on January 17 in Ahvaz, people’s demonstrations in Tehran on January 19, and formation of the committee to welcome Imam Khomeini in Tehran on January 20 are some of the topics considered in the volume.

Foreign versions of 'Atlas of Iran-Iraq War' to be released

Manger of the Military Geography Group of the Sacred Defense Research and Document Center said that the 'Atlas of Iran-Iraq War' will be published in English, Arabic, French and Russian.

Iranian soccer coach to write memories

Former coach of Iran national under-23 football team has said he is planning to write his memoir in English. IBNA: Speaking with IBNA, Houman Afazeli, former soccer player and a current coach, said he is writing his memoir of coaching Iran’s U-23 team in English.

Ex-soccer defender to pen memories of Iran-Australia game

Former Iranian defender Ali Asghar Ostad Asadi has said he is collecting his memories of Iran’s accession to the 1998 World Cup by drawing with Australia. IBNA: Speaking with IBNA, Ostad Asadi praised Iran’s rise to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil by smashing South Korea, and said the accession took me to the France 1998 cup when he was Iran’s defender.

East Berliners share local Cold War history

The town will be included in an upcoming exhibit 'Berlins - Made in the U.S.A' The name East Berlin is what caught the museum director's attention, but the lore he found there is what held it. When locals heard Rudy Lentz, the executive director of the German American Heritage Museum in Washington D.C., was hoping to collect some oral history at East Berlin's Red Men's Hall on Wednesday, a small group gathered and happily obliged.

Archives adds oral history to digital collection

Interested in learning about Nazi activity in Buffalo during World War II? How about early 20th century arthritis research? Or maybe the education philosophy of the man who oversaw the Buffalo Public Schools from 1957-75? If so, you’ll want to check out “University Archives Oral History Collection, 1968-93,”* the latest addition to UB Libraries’ Digital Collections.

Farmanfarmaian: oral history of Iran’s contemporary architecture

Abdol Aziz Farmanfarmaian, Iranian architect, offspring of Persian nobleman Abdol Hossein Mirza Farmanfarma and a member of the Qajar dynasty of Iran, passed away in Spain on June 21. IBNA: Abdol Aziz Farmanfarmaian passed away on Friday, June 21, in Palma, Spain. He was 93. The noted architecture was laid to rest today in Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris.

Complete biography of martyr Chamran to be released

The complete biography of martyr Mostafa Chamran, penned by his brother Mahdi Chamran, will be published by Martyr Chamran Foundation. He was martyred due to an explosion of Iraqi mortar in the battle field on June 21, 1981.

An 'unrecognized history' of black Vermonters given prominence

Newly designed Vermont African American Heritage Trail brings attention to the contributions of black Vermonters African Americans have maintained a significant role in Vermont history, but their place often has been unrecognized, historians say.

News from the Library of Congress

Veterans History Project Recognizes Vietnam Veterans with Fourth Installment of Web Feature The final installment of the Veterans History Project’s (VHP) year-long special "Experiencing War" website series recognizing the 50-year commemoration of the Vietnam War will launch May 24. "Vietnam War: Looking Back, Part 4," highlights the diverse wartime stories of veterans who served during the Vietnam War.
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Attack on Halabcheh narrated

With wet saliva, we are having the lunch which that loving Isfahani man gave us from the back of his van when he said goodbye in the city entrance. Adaspolo [lentils with rice] with yoghurt! We were just started having it when the plane dives, we go down and shelter behind the runnel, and a few moments later, when the plane raises up, we also raise our heads, and while eating, we see the high sides ...
Part of memoirs of Seyed Hadi Khamenei

The Arab People Committee

Another event that happened in Khuzestan Province and I followed up was the Arab People Committee. One day, we were informed that the Arabs had set up a committee special for themselves. At that time, I had less information about the Arab People , but knew well that dividing the people into Arab and non-Arab was a harmful measure.
Book Review

Kak-e Khak

The book “Kak-e Khak” is the narration of Mohammad Reza Ahmadi (Haj Habib), a commander in Kurdistan fronts. It has been published by Sarv-e Sorkh Publications in 500 copies in spring of 1400 (2022) and in 574 pages. Fatemeh Ghanbari has edited the book and the interview was conducted with the cooperation of Hossein Zahmatkesh.

Is oral history the words of people who have not been seen?

Some are of the view that oral history is useful because it is the words of people who have not been seen. It is meant by people who have not been seen, those who have not had any title or position. If we look at oral history from this point of view, it will be objected why the oral memories of famous people such as revolutionary leaders or war commanders are compiled.