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 ...

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 ...

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.

AURORA — As a child, David Timm wasn't aware his father was a member of the Freemasons. Timm, who is now the secretary of the Aurora Masonic lodge, said the organization has shed its secrecy and wants ...

The saying among Freemasons is that they're not a secret society - they're a society with secrets. Right now, some of those ...

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, ...

CHAMBERSBURG - On Saturday, April 23, the George Washington Lodge No. 143 will celebrate its 200th anniversary with a building rededication and cornerstone laying ceremony at the Masonic Temple at 74 ...

Every week, The Friendship Files features a conversation between The Atlantic’s Julie Beck and two or more friends, exploring the history and significance of their relationship. This week she talks ...