Heber C. Kimball's posterity included influential Latter-day Saints like Helen Marr Kimball, J. Golden Kimball and Orson F. Whitney.| From the Desk
The pioneers who settled Winter Quarters in 1846–48 left behind a legacy of faith that influences Latter-day Saints to this day.| From the Desk
Many people contributed to the 1856 tragedy of the Martin and Willie handcart companies, including Brigham Young and Levi Savage.| From the Desk
The 1856 handcart tragedy remains a defining, painful moment in Latter-day Saint history, and the question of “who is responsible?” has echoed for generations. We often settle for simple answers or familiar myths. However, a recent interview at the Latter-day Saint history blog, From the Desk, with Don H. Smith and Mark C. Austin, authors of Bring Them to Zion, challenges these easy narratives. Their analysis argues that the disaster cannot be blamed on any single individual. Instead, the...| Times & Seasons