by lgroll | Oct 21, 2017 | Historical Stories
Shadrach Roundy deserves a spot in the Justice League. Shadrach Roundy was a bodyguard for Joseph Smith during the Prophet’s tumultuous final years. He was described as being “fully six feet tall, raw-boned and muscular, weighing slightly less than two...
by Ashley Morales | Jul 25, 2017 | Early History, Historical Stories, Mormon Beliefs, Pioneers
As Latter-day Saints, the word “pioneer” tends to conjure mental images of handcart companies trudging toward the Utah desert and all the suffering that accompanied such journeys. Perhaps some people also think about modern-day pioneers—Saints who are the first or...
by Ashley Morales | Jul 24, 2017 | Early History, Modern History, Pioneers
The following article originally appeared in Deseret News on July 20th, 2017, and it was updated on July 21st, 2017. On the 170th anniversary of the Saints entering the Salt Lake Valley, a longtime question has now been answered. How long after Mormon pioneers entered...
by Ashley Morales | Jul 12, 2017 | Early History, Historical Landmarks, Joseph Smith, Modern History, Mormon Historical Sites, Pioneers
With innovation and prosperity come access. With access comes power. With power come miracles. The Erie Canal, which celebrates its 200th birthday this year, provided many miracles—not the least of which included a means of travel and communication that allowed The...
by Guest Author | Apr 26, 2016 | Early History
This article which was written by Danielle B. Wagner appeared in the 25 April 2016 online edition of LDSLIving.com. Fear, fed by rumors and confusion, led the pioneers in Circleville, Utah, to kill at least 30 Paiute men, women, and children in an act that, in the...
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