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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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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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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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Thank you to you all! I am both humbled and astonished to announce that our YouTube channel, @FromtheQuarries, has surpassed 20,000 subscribers—a milestone that seemed unimaginable when we began this journey. Your unwavering support and engagement have been instrumental in transforming this platform into a vibrant repository of Masonic lore and esoteric wisdom. Every view,…
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Good evening Quarrymen Coming to YouTube this weekend … Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, symbolizes both the grandeur and tragic downfall of this medieval military order. Founded in 1118 to protect Christian pilgrims, the Templars rose to prominence, amassing wealth, influence, and autonomy that eventually provoked envy and opposition…
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Good evening Quarrymen As we approach the end of 2024, this weekend, I hope you’ll join me in a relaxing and lighthearted start to the festive season with a From the Quarries ‘Masonic Christmas Compilation‘. Coming to YouTube Saturday 21 December.
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Good evening Quarryfolk Just a heads-up on what will be happening in the Quarries over the next couple of weeks as we head towards the Christmas/New Year period. I’ll be taking a couple of weeks off work to have a bit of a holiday, so the publication schedule for videos will be pre-set prior to…
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A From the Quarries Community Video – All of the data presented in this paper was provided by members of the From the Quarries community in April 2024. “Where to From Here” is a research paper on the state of Freemasonry in the 21st century. It uses data from a survey of over 2,000 respondents,…
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In this video, WBro. Harvey Lovewell explores the intricate relationship between religious fundamentalism and Freemasonry, delving into the roots of anti-Masonic sentiment and the reasons behind it. Lovewell scrutinizes the historical and contemporary contexts that have led to the vilification of Freemasonry by various religious groups, particularly those with fundamentalist or extremist ideologies. By defining…
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Good evening Quarrymen In this weekend’s video, WBro. Harvey Lovewell explores the intricate relationship between religious fundamentalism and Freemasonry, delving into the roots of anti-Masonic sentiment and the reasons behind it. Lovewell scrutinizes the historical and contemporary contexts that have led to the vilification of Freemasonry by various religious groups, particularly those with fundamentalist or…
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Good evening Quarrymen A NEW SHORTS SERIES After 111 videos, the Shorts series ‘Masonic Musings‘ will have a well-deserved break from tomorrow. In its place I am going to try out a series targeting a more general and younger demographic. It’s called ‘Did You Know That Freemasons…’ and will give information about the Craft designed…
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LET’S CELEBRATE SOME MILESTONES! Today is From the Quarries’ Fourth Birthday … it is also the day that we’ve hit 10 000 Subscribers on YouTube! I can’t help but feel that is a good omen. (365 x 4 + 2 leap days over 10000. I’m sure someone can help me with the numerology 😇) I…
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This week’s video was written by Bro. Robert T. Runciman (undated) ‘In Beeton’s Christmas Annual of 1887, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle presented to the public A Study in Scarlet, his first Sherlock Holmes story. From this beginning there followed fifty-six short stories and three novels with Sherlock Holmes and his ‘Boswell,’ John H. Watson, M.D.,…
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Welcome to the next instalment of our survey. Each question is designed to gather your valuable insights on Freemasonry’s role and evolution. Any additional comments you would like to add related to this question will be immensely helpful in developing the project! You do NOT need to be a Freemason to respond to the survey.…
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“Where to from Here? Freemasonry in the 6th Millenium A.L.” Welcome to our survey. Each question is designed to gather your valuable insights on Freemasonry’s role and evolution. Any additional comments you would like to add related to this question will be immensely helpful in developing the project! Click on the link below to add…
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I’ve been given the fantastic opportunity to present at the Australian and New Zealand Masonic Research Council (https://www.anzmrc.org/) in Sydney this October. This isn’t just my journey—it’s ours. As we navigate the future of Freemasonry, I’m calling on you, the vibrant community of “From the Quarries,” to lend your voices to this pivotal discussion. I’ll…
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Good evening Quarrymen, This weekend on YouTube, the runner-up in our recent video poll. See you then.
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