Benjamin Park, Historian
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Welcome to the channel! I’m Dr. Benjamin Park—historian, author, and unapologetic history geek. Also the current President of the Mormon History Association and yes, I have a seer stone 🔮 If you're tired of hearing that everything is unprecedented or nothing like this has ever happened before in our historical timeline, you're in the right place. This channel dives into the complex (and fascinating) intersections of American religion, politics, and culture. I bring history out of the ivory tower, making it relevant, accessible, and even a little fun. Expect weekly deep dives, quick takes on current events, book recommendations, and sharp insights from the past to help us understand our present. From Mormon history to the abolitionist movement and beyond, let’s unpack how we got here and where we might be going. Subscribe and geek out with me on the power of the past. Views expressed on this page reflect those of the presenter and not necessarily his employer.
Inside the September 6 Excommunications | What a NEW Document Reveals!
Benjamin Park, Historian · 23K views · 7 months ago
The Surprising History of LDS Temple Recommend Questions
Benjamin Park, Historian · 4.3K views · 6 hours ago
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Benjamin Park, Historian · 16K views · 4 months ago
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Benjamin Park, Historian · 26K views · 3 weeks ago
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Benjamin Park, Historian · 9.5K views · 3 weeks ago
The History of the Word Mormon From “I’m a Mormon” to “Victory for Satan”
Benjamin Park, Historian · 8.8K views · 4 months ago
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Benjamin Park, Historian · 3.7K views · 2 months ago
Polygamy, Godhood, and Heavenly Mother—Still LDS Doctrine?
Benjamin Park, Historian · 9.7K views · 1 year ago
The Backfire The Mormon Church Got For Supporting The Raids of Fundamentalist Families
Benjamin Park, Historian · 4.2K views · 4 months ago
How BYU Went From Banning Evolution to Teaching It
Benjamin Park, Historian · 6.7K views · 7 days ago
The LDS Apostle Who Declared War on Historians
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What Kind of Mormon Are You? (According To Research)
Benjamin Park, Historian · 26K views · 11 months ago
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Benjamin Park, Historian · 15K views · 9 days ago
Inside the Mormon History Revolution
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Benjamin Park, Historian · 16K views · 5 months ago
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Benjamin Park, Historian · 12K views · 7 months ago
The Modern Invention of Christian America
Benjamin Park, Historian · 3.1K views · 2 months ago
This Mormon Apostle Was Caught In An Affair
Benjamin Park, Historian · 25K views · 1 year ago
The New LDS Temple Book: What Really Changed In Mormon Temples?
Benjamin Park, Historian · 19K views · 11 months ago