April 19, 2006 — -- Having tackled the secretive Catholic conservative group Opus Dei, Dan Brown says he's writing his next book about the Freemasons. The Freemasons say they are simply a ...

As Masonic halls throughout America shut their doors because of declining membership Ridley provides an extended history of the group that was in its prime a couple of generations ago. Although its ...

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.

GREENWOOD -- The history of Freemasons runs deep in the River Valley and across Arkansas, the South Sebastian County Historical Society was told last week. Society members invited Freemason Gary ...

The Freemasons are often called a “secret society,” but how secret are they really? This video uncovers the history of the organization, its rituals, and the truth behind centuries of mystery. From ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Maybe you’ve considered joining a fraternity, but how about one of the oldest ...

William Morgan believed he had a big story to tell. What happened to him ended up being even bigger. An itinerant stone mason and failed brewer cursed by what one critical observer called “a wonderful ...

After four hundred years of recorded history, Freemasonry is in decline. This conglomerate of organizations, which includes the well-known Freemasonry groups the United Grand Lodge of England and the ...

CEDAR RAPIDS - Hidden in plain sight at 813 First Ave. SE are world-class collections of books, artifacts and art. The Iowa Masonic Library and its museums are not advertised on a sign out front.