Instructional Video2:31
Curated Video

Joseph Smith: American Prophet

9th - Higher Ed
Inspired by the religious fervor of the Second Great Awakening, Joseph Smith founded the most widely-practiced religion founded in the United States, the Mormon faith.
Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

146 Mountain Meadows Massacre - One Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
The Baker-Fancher party, composed of families from Arkansas, enters the Utah Territory and sets up camp at Mountain Meadows. Mormon militiamen, provoked by the rhetoric of Brigham Young, attack the emigrants while disguised as Native...
Instructional Video6:22
Religion for Breakfast

Is There Any Difference Between a Cult and a Religion?

12th - Higher Ed
You've heard the term "cult" before. It conjures images of authoritarian leaders and sheep-like followers. Many people claim that some religious groups are not religions at all...but rather..."cults." But is there any real difference...
Instructional Video10:15
Weird History

How The Mormon Mafia Helped Build Las Vegas

12th - Higher Ed
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has a fascinating history. From its founding in the 1820s by Joseph Smith to the its modern-day prevalence in Utah, the religion continues to intrigue believers and skeptics alike. Aspects...
Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

Mountain Meadows Massacre - One Minute History_4k

12th - Higher Ed
(1857) The Baker-Fancher party, composed of families from Arkansas, enters the Utah Territory and sets up camp at Mountain Meadows. Mormon militiamen, provoked by the rhetoric of Brigham Young, attack the emigrants while disguised as...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs: The Mormons

9th - 10th
You can watch the PBS series on the Mormons. It is in 2 segments, part one is on the history of the Church and part 2 is on the current day church it practices, how it has changed and more. The two shows are 2 hours long and are...