Episodes
Author Ron Anderson discusses Abraham Lincoln and his relationship with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Published 01/14/13
What was America like in the time of Joseph Smith? Historians Chad Orton and Bill Slaughter talk about art, music and politics in Joseph Smith's America.
Published 08/20/12
He is the only President of the church not born in the United States. This episode of Legacy discusses the life of President John Taylor.
Published 08/13/12
Historian Brittany Chapman talks about some of the lesser known Latter-day Saint women.
Published 07/30/12
Delayed in part by World War I, construction of the Cardston Alberta Temple lasted for 10 years. This temple was a first in many ways.
Published 07/23/12
They pitched their tents in the rain and mud that first night. Historians talk about early Latter-day Saint settlements in Southern Alberta, Canada.
Published 07/16/12
The 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, Illinois, presented Latter-day Saints with their first opportunity to introduce the Church to an international audience. Historian Reid Neilson talks about this critical event in Church history.
Published 07/09/12
In 1920, Apostle David O. McKay and Hugh J. Cannon traveled over 60,000 miles, visiting members of the Church around the world. Historian Reid Neilson talks about this historic trip.
Published 07/02/12
Historians discuss the latest volume from the Joseph Smith Papers project.
Published 06/25/12
Historians discuss the Joseph Smith Papers project and share insights into the history of the project and what the future holds.
Published 06/18/12
Colonizer, territorial Governor, and President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young.
Published 06/11/12
Under repeated grenade and mortar fire, Latter-day Saint George Wahlen refused evacuation, preferring to aid those he perceived to be in greater danger. Author Gary Toyn discusses the remarkable life of this World War II US Medal of Honor recipient.
Published 06/04/12
Few people can say they founded a major western city. Even fewer can say they did it at age 18. Vicki Bean Topliff discusses the remarkable life of pioneer George Washington Bean.
Published 05/28/12
Irene Corbett was a Latter-day Saint wife and mother of three. She was returning from studying medicine in London and, unfortunately, booked her passage on the Titanic.
Published 05/21/12
106-year-old Lorna Call Alder has lived an extraordinary life by any standards. Growing up in the Mormon colonies of Mexico, she remembers meeting Poncho Villa during the Mexican revolution. Historian Barbara Jones Brown talks about the remarkable life of this remarkable woman.
Published 05/14/12
Historian Mary Jayne Woodger discusses the life of President George Albert Smith.
Published 05/07/12
Although it lasted only a few minutes, the Battle of Crooked River was a pivotal moment in Church History. Dr. Alex Baugh discusses this battle and how it lead to the infamous extermination order.
Published 04/30/12
Historians Emily Utt and Chad Orton discuss the history of the Beehive House.
Published 04/23/12
Historian Angela Ames discusses the lives of Latter-day Saint women in West Africa.
Published 04/16/12
The year 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of Young Women camps in the Church. In this episode of Legacy we discuss that first camp and how camps have evolved over the century.
Published 12/19/11
Historian Chad Orton discusses Elder George Q. Canon's mission to the Hawaiian Islands.
Published 12/12/11
Historian Mark Staker shares insights into Emma Smith's early years in Harmony, PA.
Published 11/07/11
This documentary episode of Legacy depicts the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith.
Published 10/31/11
What did Mark Twain say about the Mormons? How about Sharon Osbourne or Charles Dickens? What did they have to say? In this episode of Legacy we discuss what famous people throughout history have said about Mormons.
Published 10/24/11
Dr. Scott Esplin discusses the other groups that settled in Nauvoo. He also shares insights into the Church's return to Nauvoo in the 20th century.
Published 10/10/11