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 ...

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 ...

Aside from their famous members throughout history — from George Washington and Benjamin Franklin to Thurgood Marshall and Harry Houdini — the Freemasons are known as one of the most secretive ...

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.

When most of us hear the word “freemason” we usually think of a band of brothers that stretches across the world, a ...

BURLEY — Perhaps you’ve noticed the two-story brick building in the 1500 block of Overland Avenue with the emblem of a square, compasses and the letter G on it and wondered what it stood for — or ...

The sign went up last week, announcing the Bethlehem Masonic Center in what had been Payless ShoeSource on Stefko Boulevard in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Lodge No. 283 of the Free and Accepted Masons has ...

This is the second installment in a series of stories about prominent historical features. Have a suggestion? Email khumphrey@nwfdailynews.com or jmckeon@nwfdailynews.com. FORT WALTON BEACH — While ...

GREENWOOD -- The history of Freemasons runs deep in the River Valley and across Arkansas, the South Sebastian County Historical Society was told last week. Society members invited Freemason Gary ...

Freemasonry is an organization that believes and promotes brotherhood and helping others. Members are known as “Freemasons,” which is short for “Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.” They are, however, ...