Members of the Young Women General Board and the Young Women History committee discuss Young Women standards throughout the history of the Young Women organization.

In 1890, the Young Ladies general presidency wrote the following instructions to stake leaders: "Remember that perfect womanhood is the object for which you are laboring, and everything which will tend to your development physically, mentally, and morally should be adopted by the associations." Members of the Young Women History Committee discuss how activities have always been an important part of the Young Women organization.

Did you know that in 1893 President Wilford Woodruff held a special dedicatory session in the Salt Lake Temple for only the youth of the Church? Members of the Young Women History Committee discuss how temple worship has always been an important part of the Young Women organization.

The Young Women organization of the Church was founded by President Brigham Young 1869 as the "Young Ladies' Department of the Cooperative Retrenchment Association." The word "retrench" means to cut back or reduce. Members of the Young Women History Committee discuss how Brigham Young asked his daughters to lead out in cutting back extravagance and reducing the influence of the world.

He was a prophet, a mayor, a general, and a U.S. presidential candidate. Dr. Arnie Garr discusses the events that led up to Joseph Smith's nomination and the effect his campaign had on the Church and U.S. politics.

Historian Kirk Henrichsen discusses the history of the Church in Mexico. He shares insights into the country's political struggles and wars, as well as the first missionaries and the first Spanish translation of the Book of Mormon.

Church History Museum curator Rita Wright discusses the museum, its exhibits and displays and shares insights into the work of a museum curator.

Quilting is not just a hobby. Historians Jennifer Hadley, Angela Ames, and Jeanne Fetzer talk about quilts as an art form, a family record, and a historical document.

BYU’s Dr. Michael Hicks discusses music during the early years of the Church. Learn how attitudes toward music and dance have evolved over the years.

Inventive genius.  Public servant.  Man of integrity.  Man of faith.  These are just some of the terms used to describe gun makers Jonathan Browning and John Moses Browning.

Have you ever heard the voice of Wilford Woodruff? Do you know what J. Golden Kimball sounded like? Would you like to hear Heber J. Grant sing? Andrew Thomas from the Church History Department discusses the restoration of historical audio recordings and shares some of his favorites.

He joined the Church in England and served seven years as a missionary before emigrating to Utah. Historian Kenneth Godfrey discusses the life of missionary, Apostle, and First Presidency member Charles W. Penrose.

It was kind of like Utah’s first homeowners’ association.  Craig Galli discusses Joseph Smith’s plan for Salt Lake City and how it was implemented by Brigham Young. 

At the organization of the Church on April 6, 1830, the Lord commanded, “Behold, there shall be a record kept among you” (D&C 21:1).  Members of the Church History Department discuss the new Church History Library in downtown Salt Lake City.  Find out what the building contains, what services are available, and what the future holds for history.

At the beginning of World War I, a German missionary, Elder Wilhelm Kessler, serving in Switzerland, left the mission field and returned to his native Germany to serve his country. Historian Jeff Anderson discusses the life of Elder Kessler and the correspondence he maintained during the war with his American mission president.

Author and historian Richard Cowan discusses ancient and modern temples.

He was a football quarterback, a valedictorian, and a singer in a dance band. Historian Mary Jane Woodger discusses the life of President David O. McKay.

In the dedicatory prayer of the Kanesville Tabernacle, President Gordon B. Hinckley stated: “May the tabernacle stand as a landmark in this community. May it be a place to remember and ponder the lives and deeds of men and women, who were endowed with a great overpowering sense of mission and who, out of love for a great cause, were willing to give their all, even life itself.” Historian Gary Boatright Jr. discusses the early Mormon settlement of Kanesville, Iowa.

Speaking of Karl G. Maeser, Elder James E. Talmage said: “There are few men in Israel whose demise would be mourned by a larger circle. He has endeared himself to the hearts of the Latter-day Saints throughout the world. His work has been a great one and nobly has it been accomplished. I feel that he was assuredly foreordained to his labor as a teacher in Zion. His place is not to be taken by another.” Historian Buddy Richards discusses the life of educator Karl G. Maeser.

Although fewer than 10 percent of the early Latter-day Saint emigrants to the Salt Lake Valley made the journey using handcarts, the handcart pioneers have become an icon in LDS culture, representing the faith and sacrifice of the pioneer generation. Historian Chad Orton discusses the Sweetwater Rescue of the Willie and Martin handcart pioneers.

In her autobiography, Ruth May Fox wrote of her arrival into the Salt Lake Valley. “At last the long journey was ended. We had pulled up the hill out of Parley’s Canyon just as twilight had shrouded the valley. We could still catch a glimpse of the city below, but I confess to some disappointment as I asked, ‘did we come all this way for that?’ This, however, was my first and last disappointment.” Historian and great-granddaughter Brittany Chapman discusses the life of Ruth May Fox.

At the funeral service for Elder Matthew Cowley, President David O. McKay said, “Truly, he has left a legacy rich in lofty thought and virtuous deed. He was one of nature’s true noblemen.” Filmmakers Laurie and Paul Stephens discuss the life of Elder Matthew Cowley.

Historian Chad Orton discusses the lives of the wives and children left behind when men were called to leave their families and serve missions.

Porter Rockwell – The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Authors John Rockwell and Jerry Borrowman discuss the life of Orin Porter Rockwell.

Historian Don Enders discusses archeological findings in Nauvoo. Learn how a broken piece of pottery or a button from a coat can give us insight into the lives of the Saints who built "The City Beautiful."