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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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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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This lovely and well researched article appeared in the Indian magazine The Week this morning. Band of Brothers Freemasonry, with its inclusive values, may have much to offer By Anjuly Mathai – December 27, 2020 21:14 IST Blind faith: Depiction of a masonic ritual | Getty Images Vouchsafe Thine aid, Almighty Architect of the Universe, to…
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I came across this article on the excellent Midnight Freemasons site published earlier today and thought it was worth sharing. Opportunity Is Calling. Will You Answer? by Midnight Freemason Guest Contributor Bro. T.J. Williams COVID-19 is the pandemic that stopped the world in 2020. Operations and organizations worldwide were faced with the realization there was no…
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Freemasons Say They’re Needed Now More Than Ever. So Why Are Their Ranks Dwindling? November 28, 20208:00 AM ET CHRISTIANNA SILVA This article appeared on the homepage of the US National Public Radio website this morning. In 1959, about 4.5% of all American men were Freemasons, but in recent years membership has fallen off roughly…
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Source: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-library-returns-books-stolen-by-nazis-to-freemasons/a-51533157 Germany: Library returns books stolen by Nazis to Freemasons The Bavarian State Library has returned over 200 books stolen from Freemasons by the Nazis over 80 years ago. The library said it is facing up to the responsibility of its cooperation with the Nazi party. The Bavarian State Library returned 203 books to the German…
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This little gem was in the news a few months ago. Freemasonry on the runway, courtesy of 9 News (https://www.9news.com.au). Qantas weighs in after symbols on engine covers stir up conspiracy theorists Eagle-eyed conspiracy theorists have spotted a series of symbols on Qantas engine covers, which are linked to centuries-old secret societies. The engine covers are black…
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The specialist numismatic publication Coin Week published an interesting article about Mark Pennies last Friday. While it is written from a non-Masonic perspective and contains some egregious (and all too familiar) falsehoods, it does have some interesting information about the history and provenance of the pennies and value to the world of coin collectors in…
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This article appeared in Time Magazine on 13 August this year. I’d highly recommend John Dickie’s Book, How the Freemasons made the Modern World, from which it is drawn. Details of how to get a copy appear at the bottom of the article. Freemasons, with signs for the various lodges, c1733. Getty Images/Historica Graphica Collection BY JOHN…
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I ran across this article online today and thought it worth sharing. A tribute to an operative brother! A selfie set in stone: hidden portrait by cheeky mason found in Spain 900 years on A British art historian’s painstaking study of the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela uncovered a medieval prank He is a medieval…
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