by Larry Richman | Jun 27, 2026
Today marks the 182nd anniversary of the martyrdom of Joseph Smith, Jr. and his brother Hyrum Smith (June 27, 1844). We remember the monumental divine mission accomplished through the Prophet Joseph Smith. Chosen by the Lord as a young boy following his remarkable...
by Larry Richman | Jun 23, 2026
The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks continues to release a new episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham each Monday. Over the past few weeks, they have released the following episodes: Episode 21: “Saints...
by Larry Richman | Jun 16, 2026
The Church History Library website has been updated to help you more easily find records, resources, and research help—all in fewer clicks. New URL—Easier to Find New website: ChurchHistoryLibrary.org Previous website: history.ChurchofJesusChrist.org Simplified,...
by Larry Richman | Jun 10, 2026
The Joseph Smith Papers Project has announced its latest web publication. This release features the following: Documents, Volume 15: 16 May–28 June 1844, the final print volume of the Joseph Smith Papers Project. Over one hundred new financial documents, 34 new Nauvoo...
by Larry Richman | Jun 9, 2026
The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks continues to release a new episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham each Monday. Over the past few weeks, they have released the following episodes: Episode 18: “Was...
by Larry Richman | Jun 4, 2026
My wife and I recently visited the Church historic sites in Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois. It was wonderful. But if you can’t visit Church historic sites in person, there are virtual tours available. Schedule live, virtual tours guided by missionaries or watch...
by Larry Richman | May 19, 2026
The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks continues to release a new episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham each Monday. Over the past few weeks, they have released the following episodes: Episode 15: “Did...
by Larry Richman | May 7, 2026
Informed Saints has published a video that debunks many of the lies about Brigham Young. The video features Dr. Daniel C. Peterson, scholar of Islamic and Latter-day Saint studies, professor at Brigham Young University, and executive producer of the Becoming Brigham...
by Larry Richman | Apr 27, 2026
The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks continues to release a new episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham each Monday. Over the past few weeks, they have released the following episodes: Episode 12: “Why...
by Larry Richman | Apr 15, 2026
With the new Temple Square visitors’ center opening on May 18, and reservations for the Salt Lake Temple Open House becoming available on September 1, the Church has released the Temple Square App (available for Apple and Android) to manage your reservations and plan...
by Larry Richman | Apr 7, 2026
The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks continues to release a new episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham each Monday. Over the past few weeks, they have released the following episodes: Episode 9: “Did...
by Larry Richman | Mar 24, 2026
Children and families are invited to explore a new exhibit at the Church History Museum that focuses on the Salt Lake Temple. The hands-on exhibit, titled “A Firm Foundation,” celebrates the 19th-century construction and 21st-century renovation of the Salt Lake...
by Larry Richman | Mar 16, 2026
The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks has released the next episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. Additional episodes become available each Monday. In this episode, “Becoming Brigham, Episode 8— Was...
by Larry Richman | Mar 9, 2026
The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks has released the next episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. Additional episodes become available each Monday. In this episode, “Becoming Brigham, Episode 7—Young...
by Larry Richman | Mar 4, 2026
The Interpreter Foundation and Redbrick Filmworks has released the 6th episode of their not-for-profit series of mini-documentaries titled Becoming Brigham. Additional episodes become available each Monday. We tend to think of Brigham Young as a stern-faced old man...