World History
6 Secrets of the Freemasons
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One of the oldest fraternal organizations in the world, Freemasonry officially dates back to the formation of the first Grand Lodge in England in 1717, although its true beginnings may stretch back hundreds or thousands of years before that point. Formerly an extension of the stonemason guilds in Europe, the organization is now filled with (mostly) men of all faiths, backgrounds, and professions, who gather for the shared love of camaraderie and charitable efforts intended to uplift their communities. That's the official party line, at least, but the Freemasons also have a long history of ...Read More
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