Experts Answer Oral History Questions

100 Questions/ 3

We asked several researchers and practitioners in the field of oral history to share their views on key questions in this field. The name of each participant appears at the beginning of their response. All responses will be published on this portal by the end of the week. The goal of this project is to open new perspectives on a shared issue and to promote academic dialogue in the field of oral history.

Report on the unveiling of the book "Sangar-e Towfiq"

According to Iranian Oral History website, the unveiling ceremony of the book "Sangar-e Towfiq (The trench of victory)", which includes the oral history of Towfiq Mosque during the Islamic Revolution and the Holy Defense, was held on Monday evening, October 27, 2025, at Towfiq Mosque, thanks to the efforts of the Foundation for the Preservation of Monuments and the Propagation of the Values of the Holy Defense.

Unveiling of the book "Oral History: What and Why"

The First report: Alireza Kamari

According to the Oral History website, the unveiling ceremony of the book "Oral History: What and Why" by Hamid Qazvini was held on Sunday evening, November 24, 1404, in the presence of experts in the field of oral history in the Salman Farsi Hall of the Arts Center.

Oral History News in September & October 2025

According to the Iranian Oral History website, the “Monthly News” section presents a series of reports reviewing news items related to oral history from print and online media. Below is a summary of the news for in August & October 2025.

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