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 ...

IT IS one of the most mysterious organisations on the planet. But now, a groundbreaking new documentary is about to tell all. But that’s about to change after BBC staff were given unprecedented access ...

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.

“Is It True What They Say About Freemasonry?” That question was on my mind even before I saw a book with that title lying open on a table at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. This ...

The secret society of Freemasons, dating back to the 14th century, has been subject to conspiracy theories due to the organization’s rituals and use of symbols that some believe have demonic meaning.

Aside from their famous members throughout history — from George Washington and Benjamin Franklin to Thurgood Marshall and Harry Houdini — the Freemasons are known as one of the most secretive ...

To some, the Freemasons are a cult-like society practicing rituals, secret handshakes, and passphrases- but the modern-day organization is far from a secret Illuminati-like group. While it still ...

FITHIAN – Todd Creason studied history in college and always wanted to write a history book. "I just couldn't narrow my topic enough to get started," Creason said. Joining the Masonic organization a ...

Cultural folklore and ancient organizations continue to be intrinsically woven into our modern day society. Look no further than the Freemasons, whose enigmatic history dates back to the Middle Ages ...

Every week, The Friendship Files features a conversation between The Atlantic’s Julie Beck and two or more friends, exploring the history and significance of their relationship. This week she talks ...