Exploring The Concept of Time, Place and Narrator in the Interview Process
The 371st Night of Memories – 1
Active Listening in Oral History Interviews
Tactical and Strategic Analysis and Limitations
The 370th Night of Memories -3
A Statistical Glance at the Oral History Archive of Iran
The 369th Night of Memoirs-3
Oral Narratives: An Open Window into Cultural Discourse
Researchers in the social and cultural sciences, considering the characteristics of oral narratives, can obtain a tangible and vivid picture of what people believe, think, and feel. Unlike official written sources, which are often dry and impersonal, oral narratives are interwoven with ideas, emotions, and lived experiences, and they have the potential to reflect the depth of public culture and the dominant discourse of society.Prerequisites and Methodology for Compiling Oral History
Within the realm of knowledge and intellectual inquiry, a subtle boundary distinguishes imagination from reality. Imagination, when situated within the domains of literature and art, serves as a driving force of creation, generating worlds of greater beauty and aesthetic depth. However, when this force encroaches upon historical narrative, it transforms into a destructive affliction, undermining the foundations of collective memory.Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War Doctor – 1
Starting this week, we will be reading "The Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War Doctor." The book was written by Dr. Mojtaba al-Hosseini and translated by Mohammad Hossein Zavar Kabeh. "The Third Regiment" was first published in 1991 by the Bureau for the Literature and Art of Resistance at Islamic Proselytization Organization’s Art Center. This work is the 73rd book produced by the office and is counted as its 22nd book in the format of memoirs.The Three Pillars of Oral History:
Exploring The Concept of Time, Place and Narrator in the Interview Process
Oral history, as a research method, is not merely about collecting data, it is a process of creating a historical document. The core of this method is the interview. The quality of the interview depends on the interviewer’s understanding of three interconnected concepts: narrator, time and place.Memories of the wife of the martyr Seyyed Mohammad Ali Jahanara
About their wedding ceremony
Mohammad called and we talked about the date of the official wedding. We agreed to have a simple wedding at our house on August 31, which was also his birthday. Of course, this coincidence was by chance, not planned. On the morning of the wedding, Mohammad came.The 371st Night of Memories – 2
The 371st Night of Memories was held on August 28, 2025, at the Sooreh Hall of the Arts Centers. In this program, Ahmad Saqafi, Mohammadreza Golshani, and Vahid Faraji shared their memories. Davood Salehi hosted the session.Oral History News – August-September 2025
According to the Iranian Oral History Website, the series titled “Monthly Reports” offers an overview of news related to the field of oral history as reflected in print and digital media. The following items summarize key developments from Auguest-September 2025.Medal and Leave - 11
11 notes from an Iraqi captive
The snow was falling gently, adding to the stillness and tranquility of the area. As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but snow. On the mountains, on the hills, and even on my shoulders and head, the white snowflakes danced their way down and settled on the ground.The 371st Night of Memories – 1
The 371st Night of Memories program was held on August 28, 2025, in the Sooreh Hall of the Art Center (Hozeh Honari). In this program Ahmad Saghafi, Mohammad-Reza Golshani, and Vahid Faraji told their memories. The evening was hosted by Davood Salehi.Most visited
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From Javanrud to Piranshahr
The Memoir of Reza MohammadiniaThe book From Javanrud to Piranshahr recounts the life and struggles of Commander Reza Mohammadinia, who spent part of the Iran–Iraq War in the western and northwestern regions of the country. During those years, he held responsibilities such as deputy commander of the Seventh Region of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), acting head of the Javanrud district, service on the southern fronts, director of ...
Tactical and Strategic Analysis and Limitations
The present paper, entitled “A Critical and Scholarly Study of Dr. Hossein Alaei’s Two-Volume Book: Tactical and Strategic Analysis and Limitations”, is a research work that examines and evaluates the two-volume book “An Analytical History of the Iran-Iraq War”. In this study, the strengths and weaknesses of the work are analyzed from the perspectives of content critique, methodology, and sources.Clarifying the Current Situation; Perspectives of the Oral History Website
The definition of a “journalist” and the profession of “journalism” is not limited to simply “gathering,” “editing,” and “publishing breaking news.” Such an approach aligns more with the work done in news agencies and news websites. But now, after years of working in the field of books for various news agencies, newspapers, and magazines, when I look back, I realize that producing and compiling content for ...
