Utah History

Digital Assets Librarian Darcy Pumphrey joins us to talk about a Utah State University library exhibit on Brigham Young College 100 years after its closure.

Utah Public Radio and The Salt Lake Tribune are seeking stories from high school students to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

From the collapse of the Teton Dam grew an annual tradition for seniors across the Intermountain West.

Utah is one of only two states that don't already have their own historical museum. In other news, white sturgeon may get stocked in two northern Utah reservoirs.

We revisit our conversation from November 2013 with Val Holley about his book "25th Street Confidential."

We talk with Margaret Brucia, author of "The Key to Everything: May Swenson, A Writer’s Life." May Swenson was one of the most important and original poets of the twentieth century.

The Golden Spike State Monument is coming to Brigham City in 2026 to honor the workers who built the transcontinental railroad. The new state park is expected to open in fall 2026.

From phonetics to history, in his book Utahisms, BYU Linguistics Professor David Eddington reveals the roots of what is truly, uniquely Utah. We revisit our conversation from February 2023

A historic landmark, the restaurant will reopen this fall after years of extensive renovations. The updates preserve its classic charm while adding modern touches to enhance the dining experience.

Brigham City’s story began in 1854 when 50 pioneer families in Salt Lake committed to build a new city based on the co-operative movement.