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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hogmanay, pronounced “hog-muh-NAY”, the Scottish word for the last day of the year, is not just a celebration, it’s an ...

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 ...

A stellar line-up of live music events will keep Scotland’s capital entertained throughout New Year festivities with Edinburgh’s Hogmanay. Find out more and book tickets now. Did you know with ...