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 ...

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 ...

Those interested in secret societies can uncover the history of two of the country’s notable fraternal organizations at the Taft Museum of Art’s new exhibit: Mystery & Benevolence: Masonic and Odd ...

It may come as a disappointment to some that there are no subterranean pens holding goats to be offered in ritualistic sacrifice. No torture chambers for intruders or revealers of secrets. No dragons.

Myths tend to grow up around things we don’t know anything about. And organizations have their fair share of misinformation. The Masonic lodges are known for their rituals, their symbols and their ...

On a crisp Saturday night in early December, the Birmingham Lodge No. 44 of Free and Accepted Masons is opened for the installation of new officers. In a ceremony dating back hundreds of years, Matt ...

BATAVIA, N.Y. — In Genesee County, a mystery has stood the test of time, 194 years and counting, as we find in this morning's Unknown Story of Western New York. It is a tale of Masonic secrets, false ...

Editor's note: The veil of secrecy surrounding Masonic lodges, their activities and the meaning of their square and compass logo was lifted recently for Times Staff Writer Ken Kosky. The Dunes Lodge ...

It was a sneak peek at a historic organization with roots dating to the Middle Ages and the first time in decades in Connecticut that its doors were open to the public. For three hours early Saturday ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Masonic Mysteries: Secrets Unveiled Unravel the secrets of the Masons and survive FBI's pursuit in The Cult Of Masons. High stakes and hidden dangers await.