Female Freemasons have been gathering for more than 100 years - conducting initiations, ceremonies and rituals like their male counterparts. Now, the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme has been ...

This morning, when I said “Happy Hogmanay” to sub-editor Sam, he asked me if I was speaking Chinese. So what exactly is Hogmanay? Hogmanay is the Scottish word for the last day of the year ...

Now research from the University of Edinburgh has revealed the origins of the Hogmanay tradition are connected to freemasonry. Singing with arms crossed and hands joined was a parting ritual at ...

One of the alleged famous Freemasons on this list, Jacob Rothschild, died in February. Determining the most famous Freemasons ...

[Kelly Ayodi, Standard] Revelations by Gor Mahia chairperson Ambrose Rachier that he is a member of Freemason has opened debate into the nature of this highly secretive society. Rachier said in an ...

Freemasonry came to Russia in 1731 when Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England Lord Lowell appointed Captain John Phillips Grand Master of Russia, who subsequently preached among a small ...

For a foreigner like me, it sounds like he is preaching. Masonic lodge meeting When an opportunity to experience the masonic universe presented itself, I quickly signed up for it. The Danish ...

DENVER (KDVR) — A liquor store, a yoga studio and several homes and apartment buildings occupy an area of Denver that was once a cemetery for Freemasons and Odd Fellows. The Denver Public ...

Initiated in 1752 at the Fredericksburg Lodge in Virginia, the first President of the United States had a strong relationship with the Masons.Washington performed Masonic rites at the laying of ...

Located atop Nob Hill in one of San Francisco's most prestigious neighborhoods, SF Masonic is a versatile facility, hosting a variety of events. The building has several large sculptures ...

Edinburgh's Hogmanay street party was cancelled at the last minute due to adverse weather conditions and concerns for public safety. An estimated 100,000 people had been expected to gather in ...