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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Masonic | History Defined

TikTok says a man and woman were married 7 years when she found a handwritten note that changed everything. Now the internet is debating whether the story is true

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The Chicks announce intimate 'Taking the Long Way' 20th Anniversary Tour. 'This is our lives'

The Chicks are taking their 2006 album “Taking the Long Way” on tour this fall

The Independent UK

Philadelphia’s founding years were rife with conspiracy fears about ‘godless’ Freemasons and the Illuminati

How conspiracies spread has changed immensely over the history of the United States, as technology and media have evolved. But the nature of conspiracies has not.

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France puts Freemason lodge ‘mafia’ on trial over murders and hit squads

Twenty-two people, including intelligence and police officers, are on trial in France over an alleged Masonic lodge assassin squad and mafia-style crimes.

Euronews

Trial begins over alleged hit squad network linked to French Masonic lodge

A complex criminal trial has opened in Paris, where 22 people are set to appear in court over allegations of murder, attempted murder and other serious offences linked to a Masonic lodge accused of operating as a covert mafia network.

Radio France Internationale

Can Knights Templar Regalia Reflect Rank, Honour, and Masonic Identity?

Knights Templar regalia makes an impression the moment it’s seen.

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10 Badass Biker Rings from Bikerringshop for True Motorcycle Enthusiasts

Every true rider knows that motorcycle culture runs deeper than chrome and leather. Your hands grip the throttle, shift gears, and wave to fellow riders – so why settle for generic jewelry when you can wear rings that actually speak your language? Bikerringshop has curated a collection that goes beyond…

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Over 300 Masonic Membership Among Met Police Sparks Corruption Concerns and Legal Challenge

Met's policy that compels officers and employees to disclose membership in hierarchical societies such as Freemasonry is triggered by privacy concerns and prejudice.

International Business Times UK

Hundreds of Met police officers and staff declare Freemasons membership

Judge says ‘some 300 officers and staff have already declared their involvement in Masonic and other hierarchical associations’

Evening Standard

Revealed: The number of Met officers and staff who have links to the Freemasons

The Met now insists officers must declare if they are members of the organisation

The Independent UK

Large trunks discovered in a basement offer a window into the lives and struggles of early Filipino migrants

In 2005, Antonio Somera, a Filipino American member of the Legionarios del Trabajo, a Masonic fraternal order, stumbled across a trove of mysterious-looking containers while he was cleaning out the basement of the Daguhoy Lodge in Stockton, California.

The Conversation

Met officers must tell bosses if they are Freemasons, force announces

Move comes amid fears that requirement for Freemasons to ‘protect each other’ could lead to corruption

The Guardian - UK

Heritage-listed former Masonic Hall building set for auction in Cardiff

The historic building has an auction guide of $1 million.

Newcastle Herald

Why do we hold hands as we sing Auld Lang Syne on New Year's Eve?

AS we bid goodbye to 2023 and welcome a New Year, here's why we hold hands when the clock strikes midnight ...

The National (Scotland)

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The meaning and lyrics behind the New Year's classic song 'Auld Lang Syne'

"SHOULD auld acquaintance be forgot" ... these are the opening lyrics to the famous song Auld Lang Syne - but what does it mean ...

Salon

Why is QAnon afraid of the Masons?

Anti-Masonic prejudice goes back to the Nazis — and well before that. Somehow the QAnon cult has reanimated it

Manchester Evening News

Was 'God's Cop' Sir James Anderton a Freemason? Auction of late GMP boss' belongings raises questions

The estate of Sir James, who died last year aged 89, has auctioned off memorabilia - intriguing possessions from his time as chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, including a Masonic sash

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TikTok's Freemasons are battling the haters and conspiracy theorists

Members of the secretive fraternal organization are turning to social media in a bid to attract a younger generation.

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The not-so-secret life of a Freemason at the Leeds Masonic Lodge

It used to be that Freemasonry was very much a secret order, but in the days of Google and social media that’s not really possible

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