Authenticating Oral History: From Possibility to Necessity
The use of oral history as one of the historical sources has long been one of the principal challenges facing oral historians and those who employ it in contemporary historiography. The development of international standards for oral history, as well as IRIB standards, was intended to address the criticisms raised in this regard. The relationship between Diplomatics in written records and oral history is reciprocal.Instead of the Spring special;
Spring under the shadow of war
Composing the Spring special for the new year in the past years was mostly along with hope, nature’s rebirth and the promise of renewal of life. Spring has always been a reminder for returning of life and peace after the Winters’ cold. This year though, another atmosphere has settled over our land in the last days of Esfand (March).Fortes and foibles of translating oral history books in Iran
More than two decades have passed since the emergence and thrive of oral history concept in Iran’s academic environment. Until the first years of the 21st century, Iranian researchers access to oral history related references—including books and journals—was extremely scarce and looking through domestic or foreign datasets wouldn’t have much achievement. In that circumstance, the compose and publish phase of oral history prints was slowly originated.In the Path He Guided
In the February 28 of 2026, Saturday, it was marked a sorrowful and poignant memory in the historical consciousness of Iranians and millions of faithful and free spirited people around the world. The man who regarded documenting and publishing the memories of the Islamic Revolution and the Sacred Defense as both a historical necessity and a religious national mission, left his admirers with fond recollections and departed on a mystical, eternal journey to meet his Creator.An Examination of the Educational Function of Sacred Defense Memoirs in Universities and Schools
Though the war ended four decades ago, its memories and wounds remain a powerful current within Iranian society. The war ended but the "narration of the war" proved interminable. In the 1980s, the front lines were the main arena of experience and presence. Fighters defended the country's borders with their lives, and the people on the home front became their comrades through sacrifice and resilience.Pathology of Oral History Education in Iran
Although more than four decades have passed since the emergence of oral history in Iran—an expansion largely indebted to the domains of the Islamic Revolution and the Iran–Iraq War—the introduction of the term “oral history” into academic and scholarly circles dates back to roughly two decades ago. It was during this period, through the collaboration of the University of Isfahan and prominent oral history institutions such as the National Library and Archives of Iran, the Artistic sect, ...Practical Models for Simulating Texts in Distinguished, Signature Styles, Under the Use of AI Tools in Resistance Literature
Emerging technologies, particularly generative artificial intelligence, have in recent years transformed not only scientific and industrial fields but also sensitive domains of culture, historical memory, and literature. One of the most important of these domains is resistance literature that narrates the suffering, resilience, and lived experiences of people who have endured war, captivity, oppression, and collective crises, and ...Analyzing the Impact of Sacred Defense Memories on the New Generation: Usage in Transmitting Values
The memories of the Sacred Defense are not merely historical narratives; they are powerful cultural, educational, and pedagogical tools that can acquaint the new generation with the realities of war, national identity, and human values. In the present era, characterized by widespread access to information sources and where visual and media culture shapes a significant part of the youth's minds and behaviors, ...Comparison of Official (Institutional) Oral History with Unofficial (Popular/Personal) Oral History
Oral history, as an immediate and human method for recording historical events and experiences, has gained increasing importance in recent decades. This method allows researchers to hear the voices of those who have had little place in official history or whose narratives have been overlooked. In Iran, oral history can be broadly divided into two ...Translation in Oral History and Its Potential Pitfalls
Translation has an ancient history, beginning when humans expanded their sphere of communication beyond their immediate surroundings, and its scope has increased day by day. This work has played a significant role in human development, the improvement of their lives, and the formation of human civilizations. Translators have not only facilitated human communication but have also contributed to ...1
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The book From Deck to Heaven offers a relatively fresh approach to examining the role of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Navy (AJA) during the eight years of the Sacred Defense, published under the “Oral History of the Islamic Revolution” series. To compile this book, the esteemed author has utilized documentary research (referring to relevant archival centers and selecting documents) and field research ...An Exceptional Haft‑Seen Table
I wanted to celebrate the new year with my family. Together with two relief workers I boarded buses designated for transporting the wounded to Choubideh and received our mission orders. We waited for a helicopter to take us to Bandar Imam Khomeini. I was stationed near the helicopter’s touchdown zone and was slight in build. As the helicopter was about to land, I could not steady myself; the breeze generated by the rotor blades lifted me off the ground.Spring under the shadow of war
Composing the Spring special for the new year in the past years was mostly along with hope, nature’s rebirth and the promise of renewal of life. Spring has always been a reminder for returning of life and peace after the Winters’ cold. This year though, another atmosphere has settled over our land in the last days of Esfand (March).Excerpt from the Memoirs of Mohammad-Hadi Ardebilli
I registered for Konkour (university entrance exam), following the conclusion of high school. I was accepted into Tehran’s polytechnic (Amirkabir) university and began to study chemical and petrochemical engineering. There was a building named Jordan in the faculty in which religious students had prepared a small room as a house of prayer and did the noon and afternoon prayers in there.
