Freemasonry isn’t one thing, but many, and it has always been this way. Much of this vagueness and variety stems from the fact that Freemasonry’s origins are lost in time. As ever, people see what they want to see and believe what they want to believe. Therefore, unsurprisingly, Freemasonry grew into a worldwide presence, and in this video we see how it inspired and influenced society as we know it today. This video is episode 13 from the series The Real History of Secret Societies, presented by Richard B. Spence. Learn more about secret societies at www.wondrium.com/YouTube 00:00 The Secret Ritual to Enter the Blue Lodge Masonry 03:24 How Do You Define a Secret Society? 05:08 The Importance of Freemason Symbolism and Terms 08:48 Similarities between Freemasonry and Illuminati 10:11 Freemasonry Link to Kabbalah 11:31 Masonic Higher Degrees and Rites 14:03 Origins of Modern Freemasonry 17:57 One of the Earliest Known Masonic Documents 18:31 Exploring the Freemason/Templar Connection 21:26 British Freemasonry Grows among Establishment 24:07 Aleister Crowley's Masonic Roots 25:41 Annie Besant Brings Politics to Masonry 28:18 Papacy Condemns Masonry 30:35 Freemasonry Isn't One Thing, but Many ------------------------------------------- Welcome to Wondrium on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a carefully curated selection of the history, science, and math videos you’ve come to know and love from brands like The Great Courses, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time, wondered about the science of life, wished for a better understanding of math, or dreamt of exploring the stars … then Wondrium will be your new favorite channel on YouTube! If you decide you’d like to learn more about what you love, check out the full experience at wondrium.com/YouTube There, you’ll find in-depth answers to everything you’ve ever wondered, with mind-blowing surprises along the way. Your brain is going to love this place! ------------------------------------------- You can also read thousands of articles from the smartest experts in their fields at The Great Courses Daily: www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com And, of course, check us out on all of our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #secretsocieties #freemasons

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