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Hello again Quarryfolk Just to let you know that I’ve just uploaded an experimental ‘out of session’ video “Freemasonry and the Western Esoteric Tradition”. If you’ve been following the channel you’ll know that I’ve developed an interest in the nascent field of artificial intelligence. The technology is growing so quickly that literally last week’s advances…
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Somehow I neglected to make this exciting announcement last year, but From the Quarries was honoured to have a feature spread in the last ‘The Qld Freemason Magazine’. There’s a full page spread about the website and channel on page 62. Huge thanks must go to the editorial committee and particularly Bro. Harvey Lovewell for…
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After having a conversation about the Craft with Chat GPT a few weeks ago (https://youtu.be/i8KBPzlvXac), this week I thought we’d explore the world of Artificial Art Generators. What do they know about Freemasonry and how do they represent it visually? It’s all very light hearted, but stay tuned to the end for a Bonus Feature…
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I know it’s a bit self indulgent, but I had so much fun with the Artificial Intelligence video a couple of weeks ago, that I thought I’d revisit the topic this weekend (with a twist). Instead of querying the hive mind about it’s understanding of the Craft, I thought this time I’d look at what…
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Just for fun, here’s a brief Masonic biography of Brother Marion Morrison, better known as John Wayne. If you have content that you’d like to add to the archive, join the From the Quarries Community to submit your content. Go to https://fromthequarries.com/community/ for more information Also don’t forget to visit the From the Quarries Affiliate…
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This week’s video seeks to address one of the problems I’ve encountered in publishing Masonic content online – responding to the inevitable comments from those who dislike or mistrust the Craft for whatever reason. No matter what evidence some people are given, they insist that it is either incorrect, or part of the ‘Great Masonic…
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Good evening Quarrymen As expected, last week’s video did manage to flush out some interesting viewpoints from the commentariat on YouTube. Thanks to those who offered reasoned and supportive feedback – it was really appreciated. This week, something a quite different. It takes the form of an interview I recently held with a non-mason discussing…
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Written from an avowedly Christian perspective, this short work by J. P. Brooks – Grand Senior Warden, Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, comprehensively dismisses the argument that Freemasonry is in some way contrary to the Christian belief, or is anti-Christian in its philosophy and practices. If you have content that you’d like to add to the…
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Good evening Quarrymen! I’m delighted to announce that a new feature ‘Famous Freemasons‘ has now gone live on the FTQ website. Biographies of more than 130 famous (or infamous) historical figures who were members of the Craft can now be viewed as short, 60 second videos. Go to https://fromthequarries.com/famous-freemasons/ to check out the list. The…
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Two and a half years ago From the Quarries was launched as a small site dedicated to preserving and sharing work of Masonic interest that was at risk of being lost forever. Since that time, it has grown and matured beyond my wildest expectations. Today the archives host nearly a thousand documents and videos, and…
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A number of subscribers have been asking about where I would recommend people to find Masonic regalia, jewellery and esoteric giftware. Well look no further. A number of companies are now officially affiliated with From the Quarries and each offers an amazing range of products. Say tuned for special offers and discounts which will be…
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New for 2022. I’ve had a chance to look at the viewer data for From the Quarries over the last few weeks and have discovered, to my surprise, that the vast majority of people looking at the channel are doing so on their mobile phones! This has given me the idea of using the new…
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I just came across this teaser site for Blue Lodge the Game online. Apparently you “Take control of Adam, a young entered apprentice and experience a journey to become a master mason that brings to life stories of legend. Challenge and hone your skills as you also learn about freemasonry in a unique experience, faithful…
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“And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Hiram my father’s, the son of a woman of the daughters of Dan, and his father was a man of Tyre, skillful to work in gold, and in silver, in brass, in iron, in stone, and in timber, in purple, in blue, and…
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A new Podcast. This presentation originally prepared by Bro. H.L. Haywood takes a detailed look at the ‘old charges’ and their importance to modern Masonry. https://fromthequarries.com/podcasts/
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