19/10/2025
How did a young farmhand change American Christianity forever?
After claiming a series of spiritual visions, Joseph Smith was said to have translated ancient texts after placing two stones inside a hat. This remarkable origin story set him on an audacious path that would see him organize a new faith, lead his followers across the frontier, and even run for U.S. president.
Learn more about the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints—otherwise known as the Mormon Church—and his impact on Christianity: https://on.natgeo.com/4oiYNlQ
