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Knights Templar, the Poor Fellow - Soldiers of Chr*st and of the Temple of Solomon, was maybe the most famous of the Christian military orders. It was created in the aftermath of the First Crusade of 1096. Armed with daggers, swords and shields, members of the Order played a key part in many battles of the Crusades. This was possible because they were both monks and soldiers, making them one of the earliest warrior monks in the Western world. The Order's infrastructure innovated many techniques that are the foundation of modern banking. Being almost millennium ahead of their time the Order gained wealth and power throughout Europe during two centuries in the Middle Ages. In 1307 King Philip IV of France had French Knights Templars arrested and burned at the stake. The speed of their disappearance has led to several Knights Templar legends.

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Spain's 'Mata Hari' spied on Freemasons for dictator Franco
Spain had a "Mata Hari", who spied on the Freemasons and fed covert reports to the Francisco Franco about the order. Known only as "Anita de S", she revealed to El Generalissimo plots against his regime in the 1940s, a book "Franco Contra Los Masones" (Franco Against the Masons) by Xavi Casinos and Josep Brunet claims. General Franco had a hatred for the Freemasons as he saw them as a threat to his power in the aftermath of the Civil War and blamed them for the loss of the colonies. The enigmatic femme fatale "Anita" was based in Portugal, base for the exiled Spanish Masons. She was well-placed to know every move Masons were making: she was married to a leading Mason. | by --- :: 2007-06-07 |

Necropolis may be the biggest Freemason symbol in Europe
Glasgow's most famous cemetery could be a giant masonic symbol. The city's Necropolis, 37 acres, may be one of the world's biggest Freemasonry sites. Historian Ronnie Scott claims to have discovered unseen patterns in the design of the iconic 19th-century cemetery. Research has suggested the Necropolis is a landscaped metaphor and its layout mirrors the masonic journey "from darkness to light". Scott will tell the world's first conference on the history of Freemasonry that the land may be one of Europe's most important masonic sites. The cemetery could attract crowds to rival the masonic-influenced Rosslyn Chapel. | by eveningtimes :: 2007-05-12 |

New Masons Drawn by Brotherhood, Not Myths
In the 18th century, the word on the cobblestone street was that Freemasons were an occult group promoting a pagan agenda through the America. Members themselves call Masonry "the craft," and the Masonic founders of America built the roads around the U.S. Capitol in the form of a 5-pointed star, a pagan symbol. Then there is that "seeing eye" pyramid on the dollar bill, a known Masonic symbol. Although the reality of Freemasonry is less mysterious, it's appealing to a younger generation, which is picking up the torch. The World War II generation that makes up the mass of Freemasonry membership in the US is dying at a quick rate. | by npr :: 2007-05-05 |

Inside the Freemasons -- Book by former member
Masonry Unmasked, by former Mason John Salza, is a book worth mentioning because it is well-written and informative. Without histrionics or overwrought conspiracies, it tells you everything you need to know about the Masons, their structures, and their beliefs. In a clear, interesting way, Salza explains that Masonry dates back to the stonemasons who built the great cathedrals of medieval Europe. The actual birth of modern Masonry came on June 24, 1717, when the Grand Lodge of England was founded, taking masonry from an operative organization to one that was an esoteric club with rituals. | by speroforum :: 2006-09-27 |

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