278th The Night of Memory

Ravayat-e Fat’h Group and the camera acted as a gun

According to the website of Iranian Oral History, the 278th part from the series “The Night of Memory” was held on Thursday evening 24th of Farvardin 1396 (April 13, 2017) in Sooreh Hall of the Art Center. In this show which was held on the occasion of the Art Week of the Islamic Revolution and martyrdom anniversary of Seyed Morteza Avini, Hossein Keivan Nia, Ahmad Haeri and Masoud Samadi retold their memoirs.

In the memory of late narrator of the Holy Defense

Research-oriented oral history; Legacy of Hossein Ardestani

The passing news of Dr. Hossein Ardestani, Head of Holy Defense Documents & Research Center in the early days of the new year was a mishap for the researchers and authors active in the field of studies of the Iraq imposed war against Iran. He dedicated his young years of life to pursuing the commanders of the Holy Defense and recording operations. Also, in his position as the head of Holy Defense Documents Centers he was responsible for many successes for this research institute.

Oral History Interview & Importance – Part 2

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