Person in LDS History: Josephine Lyon

Todd Compton

Controversial Cases of Polygamy (Todd Compton 2 of 2)

As we continue our conversation with Dr. Todd Compton, we’ll discuss some of the more controversial marriages of Joseph Smith. Fanny Alger was just 16

RickB October 20, 2022

Dr. Perego explains why his DNA research on Joseph Smith answers important questions.

Ugo Perego

How Do You Figure Out 150 Year Old Paternity?

[paypal-donation] We’re continuing our discussion with Dr. Ugo Perego. Before we look into the question of figuring out a 150 year old paternity test, what

RickB August 26, 2017

Brian Hales

Mormon Polyandry: More than One Husband

When we talk about Mormon polygamy, we usually mean polygyny—where a man has more than 1 wife. The opposite of that is polyandry, where a

RickB June 27, 2017

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Rick Bennett, Host of Gospel Tangents

Rick Bennett is the friendly, independent historian at the heart of Gospel Tangents LDS Podcast: The Best Source for Mormon History, Science, and Theology. When he isn't interviewing Mormon scholars, prophets, and others, he is teaching math and statistics at Utah Valley University. He also freelances as a research biostatistician in the fields of Dermatology and Traumatic Brian Injuries, as well as in the network television/cable T.V. industries as a sports statistician. Rick holds a Master of Statistics Degree from the University of Utah.

Person in LDS History: Josephine Lyon

Controversial Cases of Polygamy (Todd Compton 2 of 2)

How Do You Figure Out 150 Year Old Paternity?

Mormon Polyandry: More than One Husband

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Rick Bennett, Host of Gospel Tangents