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Origins and history of Masonry

The origin of Fremasonry is somewhat murky, so I've collected a variety of histories and theories. Are they Templars? Bricklayers? Rosicrucians? You decide.
A Concise History of Freemasonry
An illustrated survey of the various theories about Masonic history.
The Origins of Freemasonry
Robert Lomas' Rosslyn Chapel theory. Illustrated.
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History of political Freemasonry
Research site for research of political Freemasonry.
An introduction to the history of Freemasonry
A lengthy but extremely thorough history, with famous Masons, explanations of terminology, lodges, charters, cemeteries, and much more.
Masonic Presidents
Information about American presidents who were Freemasons, and their rank in the Schlesinger polls.
Freemasonry and the Druids
Similarities between the craft and Druid ritual.
Notes on the Knights Templar
Brief background on the Templars.
Robert Lomas
The home page of the Masonic scholar Robert Lomas.
Famous Freemasons
A huge alphabetized list of well known Masons from around the world.
Hiram Abiff, the True King of Egypt
Some interesting speculation.

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