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Why Freemasonry Claims the Liberal Arts

Why does Freemasonry claim the Liberal Arts?

From Geometry to the Old Charges, an article exploring what the Royal Art truly requires of the Fellowcraft.

January 28, 2026
Portrait de Prince Hall, fondateur de la franc-maçonnerie afro-américaine - Nos Colonnes

Prince Hall and African American Freemasonry: A Test of Masonic Fidelity 

Prince Hall remains largely unknown in Europe, yet his legacy raises essential questions about Masonic universalism confronted with racial exclusion. Far from any initiatory rupture, Prince Hall Freemasonry chose continuity, transmission, and the refusal of inverted segregation.

January 21, 2026
Série de quatre photographies de Laura Ingalls Wilder à divers âges - Nos Colonnes

 Laura Ingalls Wilder and Freemasonry: A Renewed Reading of a Pioneering Figure

A renewed look at Laura Ingalls Wilder through her lesser-known connection to Freemasonry and the Order of the Eastern Star. A historical and symbolic perspective on her life, values, and literary legacy.

December 18, 2025
Détail du portrait de Joséphin Péladan par Séon, encadré d’affiches des Salons de la Rose-Croix du XIXᵉ siècle – Nos Colonnes

Rose Cross: Origins, Transformations, and the Quiet influence of a Foundational Myth

From the Fama Fraternitatis to modern orders, this article explores the shifting history of the Rose Cross and clarifies its true link to Freemasonry.

November 25, 2025
Bas-relief égyptien montrant une main divine tenant la Croix Ankh par son anse – Nos Colonnes

The Ankh Cross in Freemasonry: A Symbol of Life, Passage, and Light

A major symbol of ancient Egypt, the Ankh Cross embodies life and spiritual continuity. Discover its origin, meanings, and its presence in certain Masonic Rites.

November 11, 2025
Main écrivant une planche maçonnique sous une lumière chaude, rappel du passage du tracé des bâtisseurs à la parole du Maçon – Nos Colonnes

The Masonic Paper in French Freemasonry: from the Tracing Board to the Spoken Word

From the operative tracing floor to the spoken word, the Masonic Paper reflects how French Freemasonry turned labour into thought and speech. 

November 02, 2025
Mains d’un tailleur de pierre maniant le maillet et le ciseau – symbole du travail maçonnique sur la pierre brute – Nos Colonnes

The Chisel in Freemasonry: Symbol of Discernement and Inner Balance

Discreet yet essential, the Masonic chisel teaches precision of gesture and clarity of mind.

October 26, 2025
Œil de la Providence sculpté dans le stuc, rehaussé d’or, triangle baroque de la cathédrale d’Aix-la-Chapelle – Nos Colonnes

The Masonic Delta: The Sacred Triangle, Initiatic Light and The Symbol of the Grand Architect of the Universe

The Masonic Delta unites geometry and Light. From Baroque art to modern Lodges, it remains the living emblem of harmony and inner wisdom.

October 19, 2025
Armoiries complètes du Chevalier Kadosh – 30ᵉ degré REAA, Nos Colonnes

The Knight Kadosh: a controversial Masonic degree at the heart of the AASR

The Chevalier Kadosh, 30th degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, is one of the most emblematic high degrees. Originating in the 18th century, shaped by the Templar legend and the quest for justice, it remains a degree that is both fascinating and controversial.

October 06, 2025
Pendentif doré représentant l’arbre séphirothique, bijou symbolique de la Kabbale et de la franc-maçonnerie — Nos Colonnes

Sephirotic Tree and Freemasonry

Elegant golden pendant of the Sephirotic Tree, a timeless symbol linking Kabbalah and Masonic tradition. An exclusive creation by Nos Colonnes.

 

September 22, 2025
Nos Colonnes – Image d’un forgeron au travail, écho à la figure de Tubal Caïn en franc-maçonnerie.

Tubal Cain, the enigma of the Masonic password

The blacksmith, master of fire and metals, inspires both fear and respect. Tubal Cain, the mythical ancestor of this craft, embodies this duality at the heart of Masonic rituals.

 

September 15, 2025
Ancien sautoir de Vénérable Maître et cordon de Maître – Rite Écossais Ancien Accepté – insignes maçonniques historiques – Nos Colonnes

Masonic collars and sashes: origin, evolution, and contemporary use

Ancient Masonic collar of Worshipful Master and sash of Master of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, essential symbols of Masonic regalia.

September 08, 2025