From the Quarries

This presentation explores the strange and often contradictory world of anti-Masonic conspiracy literature, drawing on historical sources and modern examples to reveal how Freemasonry has been alternately vilified, romanticised, and misunderstood. Inspired by an essay by Australian journalist David Greason, this lecture traces the evolution of anti-Masonic thinking across Britain, America, Russia, and beyond, highlighting the psychological and cultural forces that shape these enduring myths. A critical yet engaging examination of how Freemasonry became a mirror for the anxieties of its critics.