An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

335: The Freemasons: History's Greatest Conspiracy Theory

May 25, 2023

Description

A grubby, secretive cabal of devil worshippers that run the world, or a fraternity of like-minded individuals who enjoy eccentric rituals? Freemasonry, originating in the Middle Ages, played a...
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Books Referenced

The Craft: How the Freemasons Made the Modern World

Author: John Dickey

Context:

This is the main book being discussed in the episode. John Dickey is the guest, and the hosts explicitly reference his book multiple times, with Dominic mentioning he reviewed it for the Sunday Times.

Anderson's Constitutions (Constitutions of the Freemasons)

Author: James Anderson

Context:

Referenced as 'the rule book from 1723' that officially established rules for Freemasonry, including restrictions on membership. It's described as codifying who could legitimately be a Freemason.

The Man Who Would Be King

Author: Rudyard Kipling

Context:

Mentioned in discussion of Freemasonry in the British Empire. The hosts note that Kipling's story begins with a section about Masonry and features characters who use Masonic rituals to establish authority.