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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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New for 2024 Introducing a series of short introductory videos for the non-Mason: 1. What is Freemasonry? 2. What do Freemasons do? 3. What to Freemasons believe? 4. A brief history of Freemasonry 5. How is Freemasonry structured? 6. Masonic words and terms 7. How do you become a Freemason? 8. What to expect in the…
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Good evening Quarrymen, In the past four years, “From the Quarries” has shared over 700 videos, diving deep into Masonic topics. Your questions and comments, from YouTube and our website, have been a rich source of engagement, especially from non-Masons and those aspiring to join. This weekend, we’re mixing things up with “A Beginner’s Guide…
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Dive into the heartwarming world of Masonic mystery and holiday cheer with our latest video, ‘The Case of the Missing Christmas Pudding’. Set in the grand halls of a snow-kissed Masonic Lodge, this festive tale unfolds with a twist of humor and a touch of intrigue. Watch as the lodge’s beloved brothers, adorned in their…
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Good evening Quarrymen Just in time for Christmas, enter a world of Masonic Drama and Intrigue. A Merry Mystery of Festive Fun. Witness the Crime, Collect the Clues, and help us discover WHODUNNIT! Coming to YouTube this weekend.
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A new Community Video A few months ago, we collectively produced a community video addressing the question “Why Stonemasons”. This was a great success and came up with some really fascinating insights. I think it’s high time we put our hive mind towards another topic, so the video ‘Freemasonry in the Modern World’ https://youtu.be/Q79mYgK2omY has…
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Amazing advances in generative AI have opened up a whole new world of possibility for Masonic music. Click here to explore!
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A few months ago we produced a community video addressing the question “Why Stonemasons”. This was a great success and came up with some really fascinating insights. I think it’s high time we put our collective minds towards another topic, so tonight’s video ‘Freemasonry in the Modern World’ has been chosen to put the audience…
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I am genuinely overwhelmed and filled with immense gratitude as we’ve reached the 5,000 subscribers mark on From the Quarries. 🎉 This isn’t just a number, but a testament to the incredible community we’ve built together. Every click, every share, every comment, and every subscription has contributed to this milestone. It’s not just about the…
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Ah yes, the timeless intertwining of Freemasonry, the Illuminati, and the New World Order — a treasured triptych of conspiracy theories that always keep our imaginations churning. Get ready to enter the nebulous, shady comic book world of the conspiracy theorist!
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Good evening Quarrymen Ah, the timeless intertwining of Freemasonry, the Illuminati, and the New World Order — a treasured triptych of conspiracy theories that always keep our imaginations churning. Is it time to ‘lift the lid’? Find out this Saturday!
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Good evening Quarryfolk We’ve got a very exciting event lined up for this week. The response to the request for ideas on the topic “Why Stonemasons” was overwhelming a month or so ago and so, with a great deal of pride we (collectively) can present our first Community Authored video! Standby on Saturday (or maybe…
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This video is a review of the book ‘The Brotherhood: The Secret World of the Freemasons‘ by Stephen Knight, was written by Thomas E. Weir. In it he first describes and then debunks the claims made in the book, which did so much to damage and attack the reputation of the Craft during the decade.…
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