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Pietre Stones Review of Freemasonry: Freemasons History of Freemasonry
A massive collection of resources in several languages that cover the history of freemasonry in countries around the world. Also includes many scholarly papers, and materials for a Masonic education course.
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Flickr: The Lives and Times of the Hell Fire Club
A article on the Hell-Fire club, its history, what they did, and the people involved with it, including possibly Benjamin Franklin. Published in BEYOND magazine in 2008.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Masonry (Freemasonry)
A lengthy article that explains what Freemasonry is, its history, what it stands for, how the society evolved, its organization and numbers, the symbolism and oaths, its goals and activities, and the reactions to it by church and state...
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Masonic Service Association of North America: Fact Sheets About Freemasonry
Information about Freemasonry's history, how it is organized, the concept of Brotherhood, its ideas about religion, the role of secrecy, the inclusion of women, and its organizations specifically for youth.
University of Nebraska
Digital Commons: The Constitutions of the Free Masons (1734)
The 1734 American edition of the freemasons' constitution in electronic form, a reprint of the 1723 version from London, England. An abstract is provided here, and a link for downloading the complete document. The abstract states that...
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Univerist of Bradford: The Web of Hiram
A database of primary source materials on freemasonry that are held in the University of Bradford's Special Collections. Topics include masonic rituals, ceremonies, traditions, degrees of status, and a section on women freemasons.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: The Illuminati
Basic information about the Illuminati and its founder, Adam Weishaupt.
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Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon: The Hell Fire Clubs
Examines the relationship between Freemasonry and the Hell-Fire Clubs, and provides a detailed history of the original Hell-Fire Club and the later clubs established after its example.
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Msu: Famous British Historian Claims Benjamin Franklin Was a British Spy
This article discusses allegations that Benjamin Franklin was a British spy and a member of the Hell-Fire club.
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Encyclopedia.com: The Illuminati
Explains what the Illuminati is, how it was formed, its attempt to infiltrate and take over the Freemasons, and its condemnation by the Bavarian monarch in 1787.
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The Hell Fire Caves: The Hell Fire Club
Discusses the early beginnings of the Hell-Fire club under Sir Francis Dashwood. More information is provided in the History section of the website.
CBS
Cbs News: 9 Things You Didn't Know About Freemasonry
A list of facts, with explanations, about the Freemasons. [Published: Dec. 8, 2013]
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: History of the Illuminati
A short history of the Illuminati.
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Bavarian Illuminati: The Historical Bavarian Illuminati
A history of the Illuminati from its first roots in Bavaria.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Ku Klux Klan History
Interesting facts about the origins and history of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK).