Portrait gravé attribué au Chevalier de Ramsay, philosophe, jacobite et franc-maçon écossais du XVIIIe siècle - Nos Colonnes

The Mysterious Chevalier de Ramsay: Life, Thought, and Influence in Freemasonry

Who was the Chevalier de Ramsay really? Between a mystic influenced by Madame Guyon, a staunch supporter of the Stuarts, and an author of famous masonic orations, discover the life, thought, and influence of a major figure in 18th-century Freemasonry.

September 18, 2026
Collection de bijoux d’officiers maçonniques symbolisant les principaux offices d’une loge.

Masonic Lodge Officers: Roles, Functions, and Traditions

Discover the officers of the Masonic lodge, their functions, their history, and the differences between Anglo-Saxon and Continental traditions. From the Worshipful Master to the Orator, explore the organization of Masonic lodges.

June 23, 2026
Représentation de George Washington en décors maçonniques lors de la pose de la première pierre du Capitole à Washington D.C. - Nos Colonnes

George Washington Freemason: The Founding Father and the American Masonic Imagination

First president of the United States and a major figure of American Independence, George Washington was also a Freemason. A look back at his military, political, and masonic journey, between American national memory and masonic imagination.

June 06, 2026
Construction du Temple de Salomon – enluminure médiévale attribuée à Jean Fouquet, illustrant des artisans au travail sur l’édifice – Nos Colonnes

The Temple in Freemasonry: Symbol, Lodge and Ongoing Work

The temple in Freemasonry is neither a place nor a fixed symbol. Between the Temple of Solomon, the Lodge, and the wider work in the world, this article clarifies a key distinction at the heart of Masonic thought.

 

May 09, 2026
Gravure d’initiation maçonnique avec candidats et officiers en loge – Nos Colonnes

What is Freemasonry? Definition, Origins, and Purpose Today

What is Freemasonry? Behind a simple question lies a complex reality shaped by history, symbols and interpretation. This article offers a clear and balanced introduction to what Freemasonry is — and what it is not.

April 14, 2026
Grand Temple de la Grande Loge de France à Paris intérieur temple maçonnique GLDF - Nos Colonnes

Grand Loge de France: Two Obediences, One Historical Confusion

Two different obediences have borne the name Grande Loge de France. This article clarifies their origins, their differences, and the absence of any direct institutional continuity.

April 11, 2026
Chapitre de l’Arche Royale anglaise avec disposition rituelle du Temple - Nos Colonnes

Anglo-Saxon Royal Arch: One Degree, Several Traditions

Anglo-Saxon Royal Arch holds a distinctive place in Freemasonry. Across England, Scotland, Ireland and the United States, it takes different forms while preserving a shared symbolic core.

April 07, 2026
épées maçonniques françaises anciennes avec poignée en bois et garde décorée vers 1900 - Nos Colonnes

Why a Sword in Freemasonry? Meaning, Function and Transmission

Why do Freemasons use a sword? Present both at the entrance of the lodge and within the ritual itself, it raises questions. Between protection, transmission and heritage, this article explores the meaning of the Masonic sword, its origins and its role in ceremony.

April 01, 2026
Grand Temple de la Grande Loge Nationale Française – Nos Colonnes

Grand Loge Nationale Française: History, Regularity, and Masonic Practice

Founded in 1913 and recognised by the United Grand Lodge of England, the Grande Loge Nationale Française stands within the framework of Masonic regularity. History, workings and organisation.

March 11, 2026
Première page du manuscrit Regius vers 1390 mentionnant l’art de géométrie selon Euclide - Nos Colonnes

Why is geometry in Freemasonry the most useful science for the Mason?

From the Regius Manuscript of 1390 to the Blazing Star, geometry in Freemasonry is more than an operative survival. It expresses a principle of measure, proportion and intelligible order at the heart of the tradition.

March 04, 2026
Portraits de John Mitchell et Frederick Dalcho, fondateurs du Suprême Conseil du Rite Écossais Ancien Accepté en 1801 – Nos Colonnes

The Origins of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite: An Investigation into a Franco-American Formation (1761–1804)

From Bordeaux to Charleston, from 25 to 33 degrees: a historical reassessment of the origins of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite and the formation of the Supreme Council in 1801.

February 25, 2026
Illustration de La Cité des Dames de Christine de Pizan montrant des femmes construisant une muraille symbolique – Nos Colonnes

Women in Freemasonry: History, Resistance and Recognition

Long excluded from Lodges, women have nonetheless found their place within modern Freemasonry. This article traces resistance, openings, and the unresolved issue of recognition.

February 04, 2026