Thomas Garnett, the Lodge of Lights and the Radical Enlightenment
Recently, I had the pleasure of having my short paper on Thomas Garnett published in the Philalethes Journal of Masonic Research & Letters, Vol.72, No.4 (Winter 2019). Garnett, who was a notable contributor to the Scottish Enlightenment, gave a lecture … Continue reading →
Mosaico Masónico: Comentario y Recomendación by Elena LLamas
¡Como conocedora de su trabajo, me da mucho gusto que el Dr. David Harrison pueda ser leído ahora en español! Como bien describe el traductor Darren Lorente-Bull en su introducción, David nos pinta y transporta a un mundo pasado forjado … Continue reading →
A visit to the Saadi and Bektashi Tekkes and a history of the Ali Koc Lodge
A recent visit to Gjakova in Kosovo gave me a glimpse into two Islamic Orders; the Bektashi and Saadi, and how they use initiation and secrecy, while also providing a journey of spiritual discovery for the initiate in a learning … Continue reading →
The Brotherhood of the Bell
‘It just occurred to me that I’m part of the establishment now’ ‘Not part – The establishment.’ A few weeks ago I was a guest on the excellent podcast Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio with Miguel Conner (which can be heard … Continue reading →
The new book A Journey Through Freemasonry out now
My latest work A Journey Through Freemasonry is now out with Arima publishing, and is also available through Amazon. The book collects together my most popular articles on the history of Freemasonry, from my examination of Byron and the Carbonari … Continue reading →
A Journey Through Freemasonry – out soon
My latest book A Journey Through Freemasonry will be out soon with Arima publishing. The idea of a compendium book – a collection of my best articles on Freemasonry, developed partly from a conversation with the publisher, who were interested … Continue reading →
Solomon’s Magic
Goetian magic is a form of magic that allows you to have an element of control over demons and to make them do your bidding – though perhaps at a price. The idea can be seen in a controversial text … Continue reading →
Masonic Lodge Visits
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Tercentenary Event at the Masonic Temple, Birkenhead, Cheshire
I was honoured to be able to attend a very special event on Friday; a tercentenary celebration held by Minerva Lodge on behalf of the Cheshire Province at the Masonic Temple at Clifton Road, Birkenhead. I was also a keynote … Continue reading →
Talk to the Welsh Installed Masters Lodge held at Rhyl, North Wales
I had the pleasure to give a talk on 300 years of Freemasonry at the Welsh Installed Masters Lodge No. 9857, which was held at Elwy Hall in Rhyl, North Wales. The lodge, which was founded in 2010, meets in … Continue reading →
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