Thomas Smith Webb is considered to be the Father of the York Rite or the American Rite. Born on October 30, 1771, in Boston, Massachusetts, Webb grew up as a printer’s apprentice in Boston before c...

Some Masonic ritual words that had previously been used in old Freemasonry are now archaic and seldom used. A lot of Freemasons do not know the meaning of these words and the real significance of t...

Most Knights Templar swords available today are ceremonial or symbolic swords. They aren’t designed for fighting or to be used as a weapon. They are also different from the swords used in the Middl...

Established in 1119 CE, the Knights Templar was a medieval military order affiliated with the Catholic church. Although the Order was established in 1119 CE, it was not given papal recognition unti...

 There are different Masonic calendars that are used by the Freemason appendant bodies and Craft Masons to celebrate various historical and significant events. The dates on these Masonic calendars...

The ancient Masons were paid in wine, corn and oil. In operative Freemasonry, the Master was paid the highest wages, and he was paid in wine, corn, oil and coin of the realm sometimes. Entered Appr...

Masonic etiquette involves proper manners and respect for Freemasonry, your lodge members, your Worshipful Master and your lodge. It shapes your conduct within and outside the Masonic Lodge. Masoni...

Image source: http://www.collingwoodmasons.com/ A Masonic Lodge is an assembly of Freemasons who are authorized to by a warrant or charter from a Grand lodge.  A lodge room or lodge is a room that...

Inside the Masonic Lodge, there is an altar on which the Holy Bible is placed. The Masonic altar is a sign of communion with the Creator of the Universe. In the days of old, Masonic altars were a p...