The School of Athens: A Masterpiece of Renaissance Philosophy and Art

School of Athens Commissioned by Pope Julius II, Raphael's task was to embody the spirit of the Renaissance, an era that saw a rebirth of interest in the art, literature, and philosophy of ancient Greece and Rome.

Dive into the heart of the Renaissance with Raphael’s The School of Athens, a fresco that celebrates ancient philosophy and showcases the era’s intellectual giants. Discover the symbolism behind the figures of Plato, Aristotle, and their contemporaries, and learn how this masterpiece reflects the Renaissance spirit of learning, inquiry, and admiration for classical antiquity.

Pythagoras: One of the Greatest Minds of His Time

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Pythagoras was one of the greatest minds and philosophers of his time and his unquestionable influence can be felt even today in mathematics. It is believed that he was the first man who referred to himself as a “philosopher.” He was the founder of Pythagoreanism, a religious and political movement that appeared mainly in the big cities of Magna Grecia (today southern Italy).

Aleister Crowley and Freemasonry

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Aleister Crowley and Freemasonry Aleister Crowley and Freemasonry Aleister Crowley, a brilliant student of symbolism and ritual, had at least four major…

A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF CHEVALIER

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First published here http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/ A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF CHEVALIER ANDREW MICHAEL RAMSAY Including a full transcript of his…

FREEMASONRY AND THE ROMAN COLLEGIA

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by Bro. H.L. HAYWOOD, Editor THE BUILDER The Builder Magazine, June 1924 – Volume X – Number 6 FREEMASONRY AND THE ROMAN COLLEGIA   THE ORIGIN OF…

Masonic Archaeology

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WITH reference to all those things which come within the various provinces of the seven liberal arts and sciences, Masonry occupies an extremely anomalous position. The theory of the Craft we all know. From one degree to another, we have paraded before us, assumptions of all knowledge, human and Divine