Freemasonry is the world’s most famous secret society. Its secrecy, indeed, made it into one of history’s most contagious ideas—and thus its history offers a striking lesson in the power of mystery.

The Freemasons were (and still are) a mysterious organization. Like most long-standing fraternal societies, camaraderie and social standing is built into the heart of their community. Historically, a ...

Freemasons have long wielded the qualities most irresistible to thriller writers and conspiracy theorists — secrecy, politics, power and celebrity. Among their members are founding fathers, presidents ...

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Freemasons placed ads in major newspapers Thursday, saying they are being unfairly stigmatized after reports of clandestine lodges for lawmakers and journalists hinted at ...

Every week, The Friendship Files features a conversation between The Atlantic’s Julie Beck and two or more friends, exploring the history and significance of their relationship. This week she talks ...

Freemason Christopher Hodapp believes that celebrities are driving up genuine interest in the Freemasons, especially among millennials and African-Americans. Freemasons, the fraternal organization ...

Freemasons once counted Founding Fathers, ex-presidents and titans of industry among their members. But for many, the allure is gone from the once... Freemasons have long wielded the qualities most ...