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Dentures used by the prophet of a utopian society that existed near Florida Gulf Coast University. “Green Book” guides read...

FGCU event examines link between Florida cult, Waco tragedy

A Florida Gulf Coast University professor’s research about a little-known religious sect in Southwest Florida is now in the spotlight...

FGCU author’s book touted in Wall Street Journal

When FGCU Associate Professor Lyn Millner  published a book in 2015 about a self-proclaimed religious prophet named Cyrus Teed and the cultish...

Professor’s book delves into history of local sect

Founded by a self-proclaimed prophet, the Koreshans established a utopian commune in Estero in the late 19th century....

‘The Koreshans’ exhibit sheds light on local utopian sect

FGCU collaborated with the Koreshan State Historic Site and the College of Life Foundation to produce “The Koreshans,” which will...