Did you know that when the craze for all things Egyptian in the early and mid 1800’s was rampant, there came to be called and what was known as ‘Mummy Unwrapping Parties’? This type of party was held by some of the most Victorian elites and it is just what …
One of the fun sights to explore when visiting Rome is known as Bocca della Verita, or the Mouth of Truth. Legends speak that it will bite off the hands of liars. Below are 10 interesting facts about this mysterious and ancient marble mask. 1) The Mouth of Truth (Bocca …
Article Written by Duncan Burden Freemasonry has been a part of society for centuries, and society has directly influenced the development of Freemasonry. Whether Freemasons appreciate the cultural influence of society, and if society appreciates Freemasonry, could be hotly debated, but the influence of both on each other is evident. …
One of the most famous found treasures displayed at the British Museum are the Lewis Chessmen. In 2003, a special episode on BBC Television listed the top ten treasures discovered in Britain and the Lewis Chessmen made the list. They are surrounded with mystery, and continue to attract millions of …
Samuel Prichard’s ‘Masonry Dissected’ A Masonic Exposure that Changed Freemasonry Article by Duncan Burden A Masonic Exposure, or Exposé, is a publication released to the general public claiming to, at times successfully, revealing the secrets of Freemasonry. Samuel Prichard’s ‘Masonry Dissected’, released on the 20th October 1730 in London, was …
The Whistle Pig Armchair Treasure Hunt involves the solving of clues within a book to find a ‘hidden key’. According to Duck Miller, author and creator of The Whistle Pig hunt, this ‘Key’ has been in place since February 2nd, 2003. It has yet to be found. Books are available …
Article Written by Duncan Burden Hiram Abiff is, arguably, the most famous character in Freemasonry. His story not only is central to a Mason being recognized as a Master Mason, it is from the Legend of Freemasonry that all the sinister and dark imagery of the Order can be found. …
Explore and learn 10 interesting facts you might not have known about our nation’s most historic document. This honorable text, The Declaration of Independence, was first drafted by Thomas Jefferson and later perfected with help of other Founding Fathers. It was read across the American colonies on July 4th, 1776, …
10 Interesting Facts about the Liberty Bell: One of America’s Treasure The Liberty Bell is one of America’s most treasured symbols for independence. The Bell currently resides in the Liberty Center, across from Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Each year thousands of visitors come to Independence National Historical Park to …
Top Ten Treasure Hunt Films for Treasure Hunters ~by Duncan Burden Although films like ‘The Goonies’, ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’, ‘Lara Croft – Tomb Raider’ and modern blockbusters like ‘National Treasure’ and ‘The Da Vinci Code’ may be a few of the great titles that have inspired generations, and new …
