Theories on Oral History as Narrated by Artificial Intelligence

Theory Two: The Borderline Legitimacy Crisis of Oral History in the Academic System

Oral history is more than just an accumulation of narratives; it is a field of methodical dialogue between memory, power, ethics, and representation. Amidst this, one of the challenges for researchers in this field is transitioning from mere “interview reporting” to “theoretical structuring” (a question to which every expert provides a different ...

Experts Answer to Oral History Questions

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Where is the line between interview management and narrative freedom?

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.

Memoirs of Mohammad Kazem Taqavi

Brigadier General Mohammad Kazem Taqavi, Deputy Commander of the Border Guard Command of the Law Enforcement Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran (NAJA), was the guest speaker at the 283rd Night of Reminiscence program held in September 2017. He recounted memories from Operation Fath ol-Mobin. He stated:

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Ta An Setareh (Up to that Star) (Part One)

A Narrative of Zahra Shojaei Life and Struggles

The book Ta An Setareh (Up to that Star) by Tayyebeh Pazuki is one of the oral history works of Sooreh Mehr Publications, which narrates the turbulent life of Zahra Shojaei in the context of contemporary history. As an influential religious activist and politician, she was present for many years in various fields, including the presidency of the Center for ...

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