History
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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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Journey beyond the well-lit halls of recognized Freemasonry into its hidden peripheries, where charlatans, idealists, and political agitators alike have donned the square and compasses in pursuit of power, parody, or revelation. “Mockeries and Mavericks” uncovers the riotous satire of the Gormogons and Scald Miserables, the chivalric fictions of the Knights Templar revivalists, the mystical…
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Good evening Quarrymen This weekend, explore the fringes and forgotten corners of Freemasonry in “Mockeries and Mavericks,” an illuminating journey into the fascinating world of irregular, satirical, and often scandalous pseudo-Masonic orders from the past three centuries. From the biting satire of the 18th-century Gormogons and Scald Miserable Masons to the elaborate mysticism of Cagliostro’s…
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This lecture offers a sustained inquiry into one of the most compelling esoteric intersections in the history of Western thought: the symbolic and ideological convergences between the Rosicrucian and Masonic traditions. While distinct in origin, structure, and purpose, these two movements emerged from the same intellectual ferment of the early modern period—an age captivated by…
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Good evening Quarrymen and welcome to our new YouTube channel Apprentices Pax “Gin” Giuntini and Alfredo Salcedo! This weekend … In the shadowed corridors of European history, two great esoteric traditions emerged—separate, yet curiously intertwined. One, veiled in allegory, appeared in the form of mysterious manifestos: the Rosicrucians, promising spiritual renewal and a secret fraternity…
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Occult Science in Masonry presents A.E. Waite’s incisive examination of the myriad occult systems that emerged alongside Freemasonry in eighteenth-century Europe. From Cagliostro’s Egyptian rites to the mystical philosophies of Saint-Martin and the magnetic theories of Mesmer, Waite charts a landscape of visionary quests and extravagant claims. Yet beneath the allure of hidden knowledge, he…
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Good evening Quarrymen As voted by our wonderful YouTube channel Masters and Fellowcrafts, this weekend’s video ‘Occult Science in Masonry’ by A.E. Waite is a penetrating study of the esoteric currents that flowed through eighteenth-century Freemasonry, particularly in France. Exploring the interplay between Masonic ritual and occult disciplines such as alchemy, astrology, and ceremonial magic,…
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Authored by William Harvey, a Scottish Freemason with numerous affiliations, “The Lodge and Its Furniture” explores the symbolic significance of various furnishings and architectural aspects within a Masonic lodge. The text examines the traditional understanding of the lodge’s form, dimensions, and orientation, linking them to concepts of the universe and Solomon’s Temple. Harvey discusses the symbolism of…
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This weekend’s video expounds a controversial theory proposing that the ancient site of Göbekli Tepe in Turkey represents the lost origins of Freemasonry. The scripts examine potential connections through architectural parallels, such as the presence of T-shaped pillars resembling Jachin and Boaz, and circular enclosures echoing Royal Arch symbolism. They also highlight symbolic similarities in carvings, geometric forms, and the depiction…
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Good evening Quarrymen and welcome to our new YouTube Channel member Alexandre EWEN! This weekend’s video explores the theory that the ancient site of Göbekli Tepe in Turkey represents the lost origins of Freemasonry. The video examines potential connections between the archaeological findings at Göbekli Tepe and various aspects of Masonic tradition. It highlights similarities…
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This video provides an overview of the Swedish Rite of Freemasonry, detailing its historical origins in Sweden starting with Count Axel Wrede-Sparre and its evolution influenced by various European masonic traditions. It highlights the key figures like Carl Fredrick Eckleff and King Karl XIII who shaped its unique structure, emphasizing its eleven-degree system culminating in…
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Good evening Quarrymen and welcome to our new YouTube Channel members *David Tyler*, *CoreleeGuns*, *Steve* and *Sibulele Ntshoko*!! This weekend, a deep dive into the Swedish Rite of Freemasonry, focusing on its unique history, structure, and practices. Thanks to ‘an anonymous Brother of the IX Province’ for providing the research needed for this fascinating topic.…
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Discover the fascinating Masonic perspective on one of history’s most enduring narratives in Moses, the Hebrews, and the Temple by Everett R. Turnbull and Ray V. Denslow. Originally presented as an oration before the Grand Chapter of Washington in 1951, this insightful work explores the historical and symbolic significance of Moses, the formation of the…
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Good evening Quarrymen and welcome to our new YouTube Channel members *Nelson Davis* and *loretta Crowley*! In this weekend’s video, we explore Moses, the Hebrews, and the Temple, a thought-provoking lecture originally delivered by Loomis Baldrey, PGM in 1951, and later published by Everett R. Turnbull and Ray V. Denslow. This historical discourse traces the…
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This week’s video posits that Freemasonry is a modern evolution of Mithraism, a cult popular among Roman legionaries. It argues that the Picts, inhabitants near Hadrian’s Wall, adopted aspects of Roman culture, including Mithraism. The author suggests that Mithraism’s tenets of tolerance, benevolence, and a lack of Jewish lore made it appealing, especially in contrast to Christianity’s…
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Good evening Quarrymen If you’ve ever sat through an episode of ‘Ancient Aliens’ or similar pop-culture documentaries I’m sure you’ve found yourself simultaneously aggravated and entertained by the weird mix of pseudo-history, unsubstantiated allegations, anachronistic references, and logical jumps that typify the format. In tribute to this particular genre, this weekend I present “The Mithraic…
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