What do Masons’ Marks Reveal?
When we speak of a Masons’ mark, we are referring to the symbol of Freemasonry that is most often found on dressed stone in buildings and on other …
When we speak of a Masons’ mark, we are referring to the symbol of Freemasonry that is most often found on dressed stone in buildings and on other …
It might come as a surprise for some of us to hear, but there was such an entity as the Anti-Masonic Party. In fact, it was the first third …
The serpent has long been a symbol of importance in the human history of storytelling. Since time immemorial, the serpent has been included in stories, myths, and dreams …
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Robert Burns is one of the UK’s most treasured wordsmiths and ranks alongside William Shakespeare for his contribution to classical texts of the British canon. Burns was a …
Over the course of the past few years, a debate has been raging amongst Masonic scholars about the actual year of the fraternity’s inception. While it is widely …
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You are likely to have heard mention of the Ancient Mysteries in relation to Freemasonry but be a little confused about what is meant when such reference is …
Freemasonry instills in its brothers a set of core principles that guide them through life and allow them to be ethical, moral, and just. Masons are expected to …
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Jacques de Molay (1243 – 1314) was the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, one of the knighthoods that came into existence during the great Christian Crusades …
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Freemasonry is the most populous secret society on the planet, with an estimated six million members worldwide. Masons are organised into lodges, where they meet with fellow brothers …
In a similar way that the square and compasses symbol represents universal Freemasonry, the double-headed eagle motif is one of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry’s most recognizable and …
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Within Freemasonry, there are many symbols and phrases that carry significance to Masonic teachings and practice. Yet few are important enough to be emblazoned across flags, seals, and …
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In Freemasonry, the term ‘go dark’ means that a lodge has ceased to exist. In some instances, this is permanent, but it can just cease operations and meetings …
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While there are three main degrees of Freemasonry through which a brother progresses during his time within the fraternity, there are several rites of Freemasonry, which are also …
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