‘Revelation and relation’ — For much of LDS history, ‘Mormon royalty’ reigned among apostles

LDS Church President Dallin Oaks is poised to pick another new apostle. This is a big responsibility with potentially big ...

This day in history: The Latter-Day Saints set off for Utah

On February 4, 1846, members of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began their journey west from Nauvoo, ...
Salt Lake City Weekly

History of Mormons and the Media

Form its earliest days, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has understood the importance of the various media, whether newspapers, telegraph... Form its earliest days, The Church of Jesus ...

‘Mormon Land’: Early LDS garments were modeled after what Joseph Smith said angels — and even Jesus — wore

We discuss the history and evolution of Latter-day Saint garments — from the days of church founder Joseph Smith to the new craze over sleeveless options — with the authors of a new book, “Mormon ...
Publishers Weekly

People of Paradox: A History of Mormon Culture

With his fourth book on Mormonism, Givens (By the Hand of Mormon; Viper on the Hearth) earns his place as one of the great LDS scholars of his time. Students of religion, history and culture will find ...