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  • More Masonic fun with AI

    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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  • John Wayne – Freemason

    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 – A Conversation with the Future

    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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  • A Conversation with the Future

    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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  • Are Freemasonry and Christianity Compatible?

    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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  • Coming this weekend!

    New to youtube.com/fromthequarries:

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  • From the Quarries Community

    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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  • Introducing the FTQ Affiliate Marketplace

    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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  • From the Quarries Shorts

    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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  • Blue Lodge – the Game

    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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  • Royal purple cloth from the time of the Old Testament found in Israel

    “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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  • The Old Charges of Freemasonry

    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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  • What if? – Wilmshurst University

    An ‘imaginary school of Masonic Instruction’ I just came across this website proposing the creation of a Masonic University in Denver Colorado. They intend to offer courses in three discipline areas; Historical, Philosophical and Practical, as well as offering elective coursework and Master Classes on a variety of Masonic topics. The curriculum looks intriguing, to…

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  • From the Quarries Podcasts now available

    It’s been a busy New Year so far. In addition to the rollout of Social Media announced yesterday, I’m delighted to be able to advise that podcasts of our content are now available! For those not in the know, a podcast is an audio file that can be listened to online, on a mobile phone,…

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  • Never miss another post …

    From the Quarries has gone Social! News, videos, updates and blog posts can be found at: TWITTER – https://twitter.com/fromthequarries FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/fromthequarries YOUTUBE – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUcTX1SySa4M9sarg6075sA I’m not familiar with all this newfangled terminology, but please Subscribe / Like / Befriend / Share / Whatever to stay up to date. Oh, and Happy New Year!

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