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Where Were You First Prepared to be a Freemason?
The title of this post is a question all brothers will be familiar with. After all, it’s one of the first questions he’s asked before joining the lodge. And the answer given? In my heart. But what exactly does this…
The History of Freemasonry in France
Although widely accepted that Freemasonry originated in England in 1717, there are some suggestions that it actually has its roots in continental Europe, pre-dating its English inception. Some historians argue that the first Masonic lodge in France was actually founded…
The Skull and Crossbones Appear in Certain Masonic Orders. Does This Represent Piracy Within the Craft? Or Something Different All Together?
The skull and crossbones of the Jolly Roger flag are one of the most easily recognizable symbols found anywhere in the world. If you read any piece of children’s literature, you will see the Jolly Roger flying proudly from the…
The Origin of the Term ‘Freemason’
Have you ever stopped to wonder where the term ‘Freemason’ actually comes from? Many of us are led to believe that the term can be used interchangeably with ‘brick-mason,’ owing to the adoption of many of the Crafts rites and…
Brother Buzz Aldrin: From the Moon to Masonry, a Masonic Icon
Only a handful of people in human history can claim to have stepped foot on the moon. And Brother Edwin Eugene [Buzz] Aldrin is widely appreciated within the Craft as the first Mason on the moon. As a member of…
The Interesting Life of Jacques de Molay
Many brothers will have heard the name of Jacques de Molay and will in one way or another associate it with the Order. Those within the Knights Templar will undoubtedly know of this larger-than-life figure of the Christian Crusades, but…
Does the Masonic Hourglass Represent More than Just Time?
It would be amiss to describe the hourglass as a Masonic symbol. More accurately, it’s a symbol that is used within Freemasonry. The hourglass, in essence, is a device that has been used to measure the passage of time and…
Brother Alexander Fleming
Sir Alexander Fleming’s contribution to the world of medicine cannot be understated. A deserving Nobel Prize winner, Fleming discovered penicillin and changed the way in which treatment to various diseases and infections is administered. Like many other prominent scientists, leaders,…
Brother Henry Ford
The quintessential American businessman, Henry Ford was the founder of Ford Motor Company and the pioneer of the modern assembly line used in mass production. The T model car produced by his company revolutionised the automobile industry and set a…
