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The Square and Compasses in Freemasonry : More Than Just a Symbol
It can be found on the pediments of Masonic temples, as well as on aprons, jewellery, rings, gloves and, occasionally, watches and pins. In the collective imagination, the Square and...
The Bavarian Illuminati, an Order that Fuels Many Fantasies
Among the secret societies that have marked European history, the Bavarian Illuminati occupy a unique place. Founded in 1776 by Adam Weishaupt, this short-lived order quickly aroused fascination and controversy....
The Masonic and Rosicrucian Mystery of St John's Church, Warminster
Do you live in Warminster, Wiltshire, or have you ever visited this English county, particularly to admire the extraordinary megalithic monument of Stonehenge ? Perhaps you have had the opportunity...
Hiram and Father Christmas/Santa Claus
Do you believe in Father Christma/Santa Claus? And do you believe in Hiram? Strange questions at first glance, but not so much on closer inspection. Hiram and Father Christmas/Santa Claus...
Pierre Brossolette, a freemason
Somewhat overshadowed by the figure of Jean Moulin at the time of the Liberation in 1945, Pierre Brossolette remains one of the main figures of the French Resistance during the...
Victor Schoelcher and the Abolition of Slavery
Perhaps little known outside France, Victor Schoelcher was a Freemason who actively campaigned for the abolition of slavery. The abolition of slavery in France was a long story, spanning 1315,...
The Order of the Eastern Star
The Order of the Eastern Star (OES) is an appendant body to Freemasonry open to both men and women. Originating in the United States, the Eastern Star has spread throughout...
Who are the Shriners ?
The Shriners. For many Europeans, including Freemasons, the name of this para-Masonic order does not evoke much. The same cannot be said of the Shriners in the United States, where...
International Order of Freemasonry for Men and Women "Le Droit Humain”
Although still in the minority, mixed Freemasonry is well established throughout the world, especially in Europe. There are many co-Masonic bodies, including, of course, the "Droit Humain", and even the...
Masonic Lodge Officers
A Masonic Lodge is led by Officers. This term is sometimes surprising because it is not used much in everyday language and seems to be reserved for the army and...
The Entered Apprentice Degree - A Look at the Past
The Entered Apprentice Degree is the first degree in Freemasonry, which takes its inspiration from the practices of the ancient builders, though not without modifying them somewhat and adapting them...
History of the Grand Orient of France - Part Two (1815-1848)
The Grand Orient of France under the Restoration (1815-1830) The fallacious theories of the Jesuit Augustin Barruel (known as "l'Abbé Barruel", 1741-1820), which portrayed Freemasonry as the instigator of the...
