Who Made this Mysterious Fort? by John Davis Early settlers moving across the Appalachian Mountains from our eastern coastal colonies couldn’t imagine what they encountered. In the thickly forested, astoundingly beautiful region which later became eastern Tennessee, they discovered a stone walled ‘fort’. Here, at the confluence of two rivers …
Book Review by John Davis “From Holmes to Sherlock,” by Mattias Bostrom; Mysterious Press: New York Available on Amazon How did it happen? How did a series of stories about an eccentric detective from the early 1890s, published in a British magazine, come to be a world shaking modern television …
MW contributor Duncan Burden,with Host Dan O’Connell of the Minerva Study Circle, discusses where the Temple Treasures may be. They also go into other interesting historical topics, like the Copper Scrolls and their treasures. Join their explorations into these and other exciting mysteries on their YouTube Channel. Enjoy! Let us …
Top Ten Freemasonry Symbols and Masonic Secrets By Duncan Burden 1) The Square and Compass The Square and Compass is possibly the most recognisable symbol of Freemasonry itself. As a symbol it can frequently be seen displayed on Masonic Halls and Temples, and is the most common device worn by …
Book Review by John Davis The Secret Parts of Fortune, by Ron Rosenbaum; Random House: New York; 799 pages, hardback; $29.95.(Available on Amazon) Mystery and conspiracy are guaranteed to arouse the interest of the average American reader. Think of any of the several real world mysteries you’ve read about over …
Wonderful Adventures in the Old West Article Written by John Davis When we lived out West my three boys, my wife Jane and I liked to go on “Mighty Adventures.” Trips to secret places, ghost towns, old forts, abandoned gold mines, and former settlements of the early pioneers and Indians …
Mystery in the PunchBowl Article by John Davis What honor do we render a Medal of Honor recipient? Would we leave him in an unmarked grave? This is actually the case. Such a scandal calls for action. Read this through and you can help! Willibald C. Bianchi, of New Ulm, …
Article Written by Duncan Burden The burning of the Library of Alexandria is lamented as being the greatest loss of literary treasures in history. As the manuscripts burnt to ashes, it is extremely unlikely that they will ever be seen again, even if we knew in full what writings were …
Article Written by Duncan Burden Freemasonry actively uses the art of construction as a metaphor to instruct its members in how to be a better person. Given the popularity and respect that the vast majority of Masons have for their Craft, it is not surprising that many skilled individuals have …
Article by Dustin White Map of the Dead, released in November 2016, was the second novel and first treasure hunt by English author Murray Bailey. The challenge: solve the treasure hunt within the story about a hunt for ancient Egyptian treasure. The prize: a custom made 18 karat golden pyramid. …
