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 …
History
The Effects of Anti-Masonry on Freemasonry
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 …
What does the serpent represent within Freemasonry?
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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Burns’ Farewell to Freemasonry
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 …
Did Freemasonry Really Begin in 1717? Think again.
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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Freemasonry and the Ancient Mysteries
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 …
The Intersectionality of Truth and Belief in Freemasonry
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: The Last Grand Master of the Knights Templar
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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The Secrets of Freemasonry
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 …
The Two-Headed Eagle of The Ancient and Accepted Rite
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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The Symbolic Meaning of Ordo ab Chao in Freemasonry
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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What Does ‘Go Dark’ mean in the context of Freemasonry?
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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Everything you need to know about the York Rite of Freemasonry
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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