Oral history is information passed through spoken words rather than written records. Stories are shared from one generation to the next. This method has been used in many cultures around the world.

Before writing systems were common, people told stories about events, ancestors, and traditions. These stories include legends, songs, and family histories. In some cultures, trained storytellers remembered and shared long narratives.

Today, oral histories are recorded through interviews and audio recordings. Historians use them to study cultures and events that were not written down.