Freemasonry is comprehensively examined as the world's largest and oldest fraternal organization, whose philosophical principles emerged during the Age of Enlightenment, stressing tolerance, religious non-sectarianism, democratic self-governance, and the pursuit of knowledge to "make good men better." Originating from the guilds of medieval stonemasons and allegories derived from King Solomon's Temple, the fraternity rapidly expanded in the American colonies and profoundly influenced the nation's founding, as evidenced by the membership and actions of leaders like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, and by constitutional concepts reflecting Masonic organizational structures and ideals such as universal suffrage and freedom of assembly. The sources explore the complex role of Masons during the American Revolution, noting that members were found among both Patriots and Loyalists, detailing military lodges, the actions of figures like Benedict Arnold and Paul Revere, and the historical struggle for recognition of Prince Hall Freemasonry. Furthermore, a major focus is placed on the ceremonial founding and construction of Washington, D.C., where Masonic rituals involving corn, wine, and oil were used in laying cornerstones, alongside extensive discussions debunking persistent conspiracy theories that link the city’s architectural design and governmental symbols to occult practices or secret plots.
0. The Masonic Blueprint of America.mp4
1. George Washington: Stripped, Blindfolded, and Humbled
3. Freemasonry and the American Revolution
4. A Brotherhood Divided: The Revolution's Hidden History
5. Masonic Ideas That Built the United States
6. The Wild True Story of Washington, D.C.'s Founding
7. Esoteric Urbanism: Unveiling the Symbols of Washington, DC
8. Freemasonry, Occultism, and the Founding of Washington D.C.
9. Unlocking the Secrets of the Capitol
10. Beyond the Monuments: Secrets in Stone