Joseph Smith
Gilgal Sculpture Garden may gain historical protections as local landmark
Salt Lake City officials are considering designating Gilgal Sculpture Garden as a local landmark, which would provide historical protections for the quirky outdoor art installation featuring Mormon-themed sculptures and inscriptions. ABC4 reports the garden, created by LDS stonemason Thomas Child in the mid-20th century, includes depictions of Joseph Smith, Book of Mormon figures, and biblical scenes.
August 12, 2026 at 7:35 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah
Historian who read all Joseph Smith Papers shares top 5 craziest findings
WARD RADIO's interview with Ryan Wood, who claims to have read all 26+ volumes of the Joseph Smith Papers, has accumulated 14,144 views in 40 hours. Wood shares the five most surprising or unusual items he discovered in the complete collection.
August 12, 2026 at 11:05 AM MT · via YouTube / WARD RADIO
Tribune examines contested narratives of Joseph Smith's polygamy
The Salt Lake Tribune examines competing historical narratives surrounding Joseph Smith's practice of polygamy, exploring how different sources and interpretations shape understanding of this contested aspect of early LDS Church history.
August 12, 2026 at 3:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah State honors Joseph Smith biographies with 2026 Evans Award
Utah State University presented the 2026 Evans Biography Award to works on Joseph Smith and Logan poet May Swenson, according to Cache Valley Daily. The Evans Awards recognize exceptional biographical writing with Utah connections.
August 11, 2026 at 11:53 PM MT · via Cache Valley Daily · 2 sources
Historian explores possible lost Joseph Smith sermon
Deseret News examines whether a lost Joseph Smith sermon exists, exploring archival records and historical documentation. The article discusses ongoing research into early Church history and the challenges of identifying authentic historical materials.
August 11, 2026 at 11:53 PM MT · via Deseret News
Russia arrests LDS leader; YouTuber ties to Joseph Smith prophecy
RISE ZION's video connecting a detained LDS leader in Russia to Joseph Smith prophecies has drawn 22,239 views in 23 hours (approximately 964 views per hour). The video discusses Valentin Gavrilov, a 74-year-old local Church leader detained August 6 by Russian authorities.
August 11, 2026 at 5:23 PM MT · via YouTube / RISE ZION