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Centuries before whisperings began, of secret knowledge being handed down from the ancient Greeks, through shrouded fraternities such as the Rosicrucians and Freemasons, the Druids were slowly and steadfastly creating priests and philosophers of their own, akin to the Brahmans of India, the Magi of the Persians, as well as the hierophants and scholars of what would eventually become known to the world as the Western Mystery Tradition.

The history of the world brims with the whispers of secret societies. Much remains hidden from the knowledge of the common man and the mystery that trails secret societies, remain a part of the lesser known. Some of these elusive organizations have become laymen's knowledge but the information garnered is, more than often, vague and incomplete....

What is the real story behind the Illuminati? Where does it start? How did it end? And, most importantly, did it end at all? Is this elusive group still having meetings to this day, planning and scheming behind everyone's backs? The Illuminati is a cult you've definitely heard of before. Not because of their heavy influence or the power they had over history, but due to something that's much harder to understand and comprehend.

Manly P. Hall, masonic and esoteric scholar, traces the path followed by initiates to the ancient craft. Hall also recounts the ethical training required of a Freemason, and he profiles the character traits a Mason must "build" within himself. More than a mere social organization a few centuries old, Freemasonry can be regarded as a perpetuation of the philosophical mysteries and initiations of the ancients. This book reveals the unique and distinctive elements that have inspired generations of Masons.

Waite covers a lot of esoteric territory in this work, from mysticism, to alchemy to the Kabbalah, with a spattering of Latin throughout, for those wishing to brush up. The overall theme here being the search for personal adeptship, to which Waite proclaims, "Lift up your eyes." This is the advice that Brother Waite gives the zealous aspirant who may be seeking the secret tradition or the hidden college of the Rosicrucians.

Though generally unknown to the Entered Apprentice and the Fellow Craft when beginning their journey into Craft Masonry, the character of Hiram Abiff is the principle player in the unfolding drama of the Master Mason degree. Strangely, though, he hasn't always been there. Where did Hiram Abiff come from and when was he incorporated into the mythology of Freemasonry?

A collection of four essays by noted Masonic scholar Frank C. Higgins. The first explores the labyrinthine paths of solutions that attempt to define the exact character of the "riddle of the ages" that is known as Freemasonry, as it has survived throughout history, in multiple cultures

Dave Richards, an alum of Yale, sheds some light on the lesser known stories of Yale's secret societies. He takes us through the history from Phi Beta Kappa in the American Revolution (originally a social and drinking society) through Skull and Bones and its rivals in the 19th and 20th centuries. While there have been articles and books on some of those societies, there has never been a scholarly history of the system as a whole.

As any Freemason will tell you, there are certain words, symbols and phrases that one primarily encounters during Masonic ritual. Two notable Masonic authors examine the works of Shakespeare in an effort to determine if there is any merit to the claim of his rumored involvement in Freemasonry, as well as what that might mean for the history and provenance of the Fraternity.

One of the enduring yet little-examined themes in Civil War lore is the widespread belief that on the field of battle and afterward, members of Masonic lodges would give aid and comfort to wounded or captured enemy Masons, often at great personal sacrifice and danger. This work is a deeply researched examination of the recorded, practical effects of Freemasonry among Civil War participants on both sides.

Templari, libera muratoria, Fratellanza, Gran Loggia, Rosacroce: tanti sono i nomi attribuiti nei secoli a quella forma di associazione segreta nota ai più semplicemente come "massoneria". Ma chi c'è veramente dietro a questa forza occulta che sembra guidare i destini del mondo? Come è nata e con quali scopi? Chi sono stati i suoi massimi esponenti e chi ne fa parte ancora oggi? In Italia, in particolare, sembra che la storia nazionale si sia spesso intrecciata con quella delle logge segrete.

Der Historiker und Mafia-Experte John Dickie liefert die erste umfassende und seriöse Geschichte der Freimaurer - des Geheimbunds, der seit seiner Gründung im 18. Jahrhundert die Geschicke des Westens entscheidend mitbestimmt hat. Mozart, Goethe und Friedrich der Große gehörten dazu. George Washington, Franklin D. Roosevelt und Winston Churchill auch. Genauso wie Louis Armstrong, Walt Disney und vielleicht auch Brad Pitt. Sie alle eint der wohl mächtigste und mysteriöseste Geheimbund der Welt, die Freimaurer-Loge.

In Killing the Planet: How A Financial Cartel Doomed Mankind, best-selling authors Rodney Howard-Browne and Paul L. Williams investigate the true motives and consequences of the Pilgrim Society. Early members of the Society included J. P. Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, Andrew Mellon, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Paul Warburg, Mortimer I. Schiff, Otto Kahn, and John D. Rockefeller.

A history of how mystical and spiritual influences have shaped Russia’s identity and politics and what it means for the future of world civilization.

A detailed examination of the controversial expeditions to the Tayos Cave complex in Ecuador and the treasures glimpsed in its depths.

Dr. John Dee and his polymath protégé Sir Francis Bacon were the most influential men in the court of Queen Elizabeth I, part of an elite group with invisible control throughout Europe. And, as Steven Sora reveals, not only were they key members of the Rosicrucians, they were the driving force behind England’s colonization of the New World and the eventual establishment of the United States. From Avalon in Newfoundland to New England to Pennsylvania and Virginia, Sora shows how Bacon and Dee’s Rosicrucian impact is felt throughout North America.

Jesse James left behind secret diaries and coded treasure maps. Working to decrypt these maps, Daniel J. Duke - the great-great-grandson of Jesse James - reveals hidden treasures yet to be recovered as well as connections between the infamous train robber and Freemasonry, the Knights Templar, the Founding Fathers, and Jewish mysticism.

Founded in London in 1717 as a way of binding men in fellowship, Freemasonry proved so addictive that within two decades it had spread across the globe. Masonic influence became pervasive. Under George Washington, the Craft became a creed for the new American nation. Masonic networks held the British empire together. Under Napoleon, the Craft became a tool of authoritarianism and then a cover for revolutionary conspiracy. Both the Mormon Church and the Sicilian mafia owe their origins to Freemasonry.

 The Freemasons. The Satanic Hell-Fire Club. The Illuminati. This fascinating book delves into 100 mysterious conspiracies across time, ranging from secret societies that planned revolutions to underground groups with sometimes-nefarious agendas. The Conspiracy Book is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning more about the hidden forces that have shaped some of the most significant events in history. 

Im Frühjahr 1899 verlässt der Novize Georg Lanz vollkommen überraschend für seine Mitbrüder das Stift Heiligenkreuz. Für Monate verliert sich seine Spur im Dunkeln. Am Weihnachtsfest des Jahres 1900 lösen sich die Nebel. Gemeinsam mit seinen Brüdern Herwig und Fridolin gründet Georg den "O.N.T.", den "Orden vom Neuen Tempel". Eine verschworene Gemeinschaft Gleichgesinnter in der Tradition des alten Tempelritterordens, der nach blutiger Verfolgung im März des Jahres 1312 untergegangen war. Lanz war überzeugt, das Geheimnis der Tempelritter entdeckt zu haben.