For centuries, they have been the glue linking the most revered figures in British society, from kings and statesmen to authors and explorers. But the mysterious rituals of the Freemasons, and ...

It is revered as one of the oldest secret societies in the world. But after centuries of being shrouded in mystery, members of one Freemasons lodge have finally broken their silence on some of its age ...

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.

The Freemasons have roots dating back to medieval trade guilds. Secret handshakes, code words and symbols helped foster mutual trust among members – and gave freemasonry an aura of mystery that it ...