July/August 2025

Capitol Connections. Learn about the role Masonic Stonemasons played in the construction of the U.S. Capitol and the White House (p. 8) and take a closer look at a replica of an iconic Capitol statue on display in the House of the Temple’s Americanism Museum (p. 9). (Photography of the U.S. Capitol by Joshua Mongardini, 32°)

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In this magazine:

Articles:

  • C. E. A. Lincoln IV, A. Antonescu, & A. Uhlman, “The Paradox of Loyalty and Rebellion”
  • T. Saharsky, “Freemason Stonemasons and Their Role in the Construction of the U.S. Capitol”
  • J. W. Reiswig, “Lessons from the 19th Degree: Work, Wait, and Be Patient: Leave the Rest to History and Fate”
  • M. Edwards, “The ‘Basement’ Tapes: Exploring and Preserving the House of the Temple Lost Media Archive”
  • P. Shortt, “How the Magnificent House of the Temple Legacy Thrives and Endures”
  • S. Karatas, “Heinrich Heine: Romantic Era Poet and Free-thought Proponent”
  • C. T. Fahed, “Washington, D.C., Masons Honor Kahlil Gibran, ‘Seeker of Silences'”

Features:

  • J. Cole, Grand Commander’s Message, “Dry Erase or Permanent”
  • J. R. Corbett, The Masonic Traveler, “‘The Masonic Traveler’ Explores the Glory That Was Greece, the Grandeur That Was Rome”
  • A. de Hoyos, House of the Temple Highlight, “Freedom Triumphant in War and Peace”
  • T. Simpkins, M. Dreisonstok, & C. Dreisonstok, Chips from the Quarry, “Masonic Men of Science”
  • Current Interest
  • J. Williams-Hoxha, Notes from the Northern Light, “Scottish Rite Museum & Library Commemorates 50th Anniversary”
  • R. J. White III, Cornerstones of the Craft, “Applying the Teachings of the First Degree Lecture from Morals and Dogma to Personal Growth”
  • M. Dreisonstok, From the Pages of Amicus Illuminismi, “Finding That Which Was Lost: ‘Reynard The Fox’ at The House of the Temple Library”
  • M. Dreisonstok, Book Reviews, “Are You Hiram?”
  • C. Dreisonstok, Masonic Puzzle, “The Wisdom of India in ‘Morals and Dogma'”