Freemasonry is the world’s most famous secret society. Its secrecy, indeed, made it into one of history’s most contagious ideas—and thus its history offers a striking lesson in the power of mystery.

For centuries, they have been the glue linking the most revered figures in British society, from kings and statesmen to authors and explorers. But the mysterious rituals of the Freemasons, and ...

Freemasonry has long had a relationship to the politics of both left and right. Bourgeois revolutionaries in France and America and modern mainstream politicians have all been members, as were some ...

Ambrose Rachier making his address at Sarit Centre in Nairobi on September 23, 2022 during the unveiling of Sportpesa as Gor Mahia's official shirt sponsor. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard] Revelations by Gor ...

Amherst’s Freemason temple opened its doors to the public for the first time in 15 years during a statewide open house event April 22. The temple, located at 399 Franklin Ave., in Amherst, has been in ...

Search Encyclopaedia Britannica for the word Freemasons and an unusual though not entirely unexpected result pops up: the entry for scapegoats. The secretive organization that once counted George ...

The Freemasons are sometimes seen as a secret society filled with special handshakes, hidden symbols and shadowy figures pulling the strings. To try and answer some of the common questions about what ...

With the 300 th anniversary of freemasonary this year, Freemasons are breaking with tradition and going public about their organisation. Weekly speaks to Graeme Mackenzie, assistant district Grand ...

Officers in the Metropolitan Police must tell bosses if they are a member - or have ever been a member - of the Freemasons, the force has announced. The group has been added to the Met's declarable ...