Experts Answer to Oral History Questions

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How can the credibility of conflicting narratives in oral history be assessed?

We asked several researchers and activists in the field of oral history to express their views on oral history questions. The names of each participant are listed at the beginning of their answers, and the text of all answers will be published on this portal by the end of the week.

Ramadan War

The Story of a Street Classroom

When the city square becomes a school desk

While many schools have been facing closures under wartime conditions, one teacher, guided by a spirit of sacrifice and a deep sense of professional responsibility, has chosen a different path. In this interview, Ms. Samira Gheybi speaks about how she has been imparting knowledge to her students, helping them overcome fear, and trying to preserve ...

Validation: Challenges and Necessities

Where does truth stand in oral history? How can the correctness of a narrative be recognized? Does fact-checking matter? If there is exaggeration in the reporting of some accounts, how can it be detected? Is it possible to record an event accurately through the recording of a narrative? Readers and users of oral history works are often faced with these questions, and sometimes encounter doubts about some oral history works.

Memories of Mr. Jalal Setareh

Second Brigadier General of the Guards [Mr.] Jalal Setareh, Deputy of Maritime Operations of the Border Guard Command of the Law Enforcement Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran (NAJA), was the guest of the 283rd episode of the "Night of Memories" program (September 2017). He shared memories about the Preliminary Dawn Operation and after the Dawn 8 Operation. He said: ...

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