When Joseph Smith was killed in Illinois on June 27, 1844, it marked a dramatic conclusion to his controversial life and profoundly impacted the future of the Mormon Church.Public DomainJoseph Smith’s death in June 1844 changed the course of Mormon history.
By the time Joseph Smith died at the hands of an angry mob in 1844, he’d become a polarizing figure. The founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Smith courted controversy both inside and outside of Mormonism, controversy which had intensified in his final years. Read More...
Irene Gut Opdyke risked her life to smuggle food and travel permits to Polish Jews — and even hid 12 of them inside the home of a Nazi officer where she worked as a housekeeper. Twitter/CANDLES MuseumIrene Gut Opdyke risked her life to save at least 12 Jewish people during World War II.
The American general William Tecumseh Sherman once stated that “war is hell.” For Irene Gut Opdyke, that observation held true. Read More...
Formed over 300 million years ago, the Cliffs of Moher are striking not only for their beauty but also for their fascinating history.Wikimedia Commons The Cliffs of Moher began to form during the Upper Carboniferous period.
Standing 700 feet high and running for about 9 miles, the majestic Cliffs of Moher are the crown jewels of Ireland’s west coast. With their astounding height and breathtaking views, these rock formations are some of the most visited natural attractions on the Emerald Isle. Read More...
