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There have been thousands of eminent personages who have adorned the lodges of speculative Freemasonry since the establishment of the Grand Lodge of England in 1717. In this video we look at just seven of them, each one a leader in their respective fields, and each one a proud seeker of Masonic light. If you
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Good evening Quarrymen This weekend we’ll be taking a brief look at some of the famous figures who have donned the lambskin apron as we present 7 Famous Freemasons. Stay tuned to the end when we reveal a ‘special guest star’! On YouTube Saturday 28 June.
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Attributed to the Paracelsian tradition, this Alchemical Catechism distills key tenets of Renaissance natural philosophy into a didactic dialogue format. Through a series of concise questions and responses, it outlines the processes by which Nature generates metals, the role of elemental forces, and the pursuit of the elusive philosopher’s stone. More than a technical manual,
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Behind the visible forms of Freemasonry—its tools, its rituals, its allegories—lies a deeper and more ancient current of thought: the Hermetic Art. In this sweeping meditation, W. Bro. Cleland traces the Craft back to a primordial science of spiritual regeneration, veiled in symbol and passed down through sacred architecture, alchemical allegory, and initiatory practice. This
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Good evening Quarrymen This weekend’s presentation “Freemasonry as the Hermetic Art” by W. Bro. J. R. Cleland, P.P.A.G. Chap., (Kent), is a comprehensive and highly erudite exploration of the philosophical, symbolic, and spiritual correspondences between Freemasonry and the Hermetic tradition, particularly Alchemy and ancient mystery teachings. It is divided into two principal parts—Analysis and Synthesis—each
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From the Quarries exists to illuminate the rich symbolic, philosophical, and historical currents that flow through Freemasonry and the Western esoteric tradition. Every episode requires hours of quiet research, writing, narration, and production — a labour of love made possible by the generosity of those who value this work. You can now support the channel
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What is the true origin of the Masonic tradition—and what is its ultimate aim? In this weekend’s video two profound extracts offer strikingly different yet harmonising answers. Albert Churchward, in his exploration of The Divine Name, seeks Freemasonry’s roots in the high antiquity of Egypt, tracing the lost sacred syllables of YHWH to Horus, Hu,
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Good evening Quarrymen This weekend … In these two contrasting yet complementary texts, Dr. Albert Churchward and Arthur Edward Waite approach the arcana of Freemasonry from opposite ends of the esoteric spectrum—one through comparative mythology and Egyptological reconstruction, the other through mystical theology and perennial philosophy. Churchward’s extract from The Arcana of Freemasonry (1915) boldly
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What does it mean to call Masonry a “Progressive Science”? For the author of this weekend’s video Bro. D. O. Ryan, it is both a reminder and a challenge: that Freemasonry is no resting place, but a path—and one that demands effort, insight, and continual striving. In this stirring address, Ryan exhorts his brethren to
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Good evening Quarrymen This weekend … In this contemplative and candid oration, Bro. D. O. Ryan challenges the Craft to reconsider the essence of Freemasonry not as a static inheritance but as a living, evolving science—a “Progressive Science” rooted in the perennial quest for truth. Bridging philosophy and ritual, he traces the intellectual lineage of
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Count Alessandro Cagliostro remains one of the most enigmatic figures of the Enlightenment—celebrated by occultists, condemned by the Church, and immortalized in both legend and infamy. This video traces his extraordinary journey through the secret chambers of Freemasonry, the salons of European aristocracy, and the prisons of the Inquisition, with a special focus on his
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This weekend, as selected by our YouTube Channel members … He claimed to unlock ancient secrets, dazzled Europe’s elites with promises of immortality, and stood trial for crimes he may never have committed. From the candlelit lodges of Egyptian Masonry to the cells of the Inquisition, Count Cagliostro’s life was a whirlwind of magic, scandal,
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In this video Arthur Edward Waite reimagines Masonic symbolism as a spiritual itinerary—a contemplative journey of the soul toward divine union—rather than merely a framework for moral instruction. Core emblems such as the Pentagram, Hexagram, Blazing Star, Sun and Moon, and the Point within a Circle are interpreted as metaphysical representations of cosmic principles and
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Good evening Quarrymen and welcome to our new YouTube Channel Members Rocky and francis Akpata. This weekend, as voted by our Channel members we have a presentation by Arthur Edward Waite that reinterprets Masonic symbolism beyond mere ethical instruction, framing it as a spiritual pilgrimage—an itinerarium mentis in Deum, or “journey of the mind into
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In this week’s video, A.E. Waite delves into the enigmatic attempt by German Freemasons von Köppen and J.W.B. von Hymmen to reconstruct an Egyptian Rite known as Krata Repoa. Created in 1770, this rite ambitiously proposed a mystical pathway comprising seven distinct degrees, blending Greek mythological symbolism with an imaginative interpretation of ancient Egyptian mysteries.
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Good evening Quarrymen This weekend … The Krata Repoa is an 18th-century Masonic text purporting to restore the ancient Egyptian system of initiation through a structured series of esoteric degrees. Compiled circa 1770 by German Freemasons Johann Wilhelm Bernhard von Hymmen and Friedrich Christoph von Köppen, it presents seven progressive stages of initiation, each echoing
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Five years ago, we embarked on a journey to unearth hidden treasures—knowledge and mysteries lost for centuries. ‘From the Quarries’ has been your companion in discovering truths concealed by time, carefully revealing ancient secrets and forgotten wisdom. Thanks to your curiosity and dedication, we’ve brought these treasures into the light, exploring Masonic pathways often overlooked.
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