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The 
			Unveiling of the Royal Arch Standards
          For those Royal Arch Masons from jurisdictions that use the four and 
			twelve Tribes of the Children of Israel on their standards, this 
			lecture by David L. Gray may be of some interest. It details the 
			intimate connection that these standards has with the four fixed 
			signs of the zodiac, and how each systems is correct in its' own 
			right.
          
          
          The Royal Arch Banners
          This paper was complied by Companion Mike Raynor and it talks about 
			the meaning of the Royal Arch Banners and the reasons for the 
			devices as well as the Esoteric meanings in Chapter, also the 
			Parents of Jacob's sons. The Unveiling of the Royal Arch Standards 
			and this one compliment each other perfectly.
          
          
          The Unveiling of 
			the Triangle
          This paper by David L. Gray, talks about the possible hidden meaning 
			and symbols behind the S&C and the Royal Arch Emblem. It is written 
			in general layman format so anyone should be able to follow.
          
          
          The Colors of the 
			Royal Arch
          This short talk covers the symbolism behind the colors of blue, red 
			and purple and their relationship to the 12 Tribes and the Royal 
			Arch Emblem. This is a good paper to use in conjunction with my "The 
			Unveiling of the Triangle" and "The Unveiling of the Royal Arch 
			Standards".
          
          
          Gomer, Oz, Dabar
          This essay by David L. Gray addresses the numeric/esoteric value of 
			the Masonic Letter "G", and why it is the perfect letter to be 
			situated in any lodge. 
          
          
          The Purpose
          In this short essay by David L. Gray, the Master takes his Apprentice 
			on a walk through the meadows and they talk about the Absolute 
			Working Tool.
          
          
          Grand Honors
          This short lecture by David L. Gray unveils the symbolism about the 
			Public and Private Grand Honors of the American Rite.
          
          
          The Royal Arch Myth
          Freemasonry uses many fictional stories to convey to us a hidden 
			virtue. In this lecture by David L. Gray, another myth is unraveled 
			before us.
                    
          
          
			Dr. Paul Rich
          Professor Paul Rich is Titular Professor of International Relations 
			and History at the University of the Americas - This page of his 
			site contains research papers on various subjects of Freemasonry. 
			I'm sure you'll find them educational.
          
          
          TracingBoard.COM
          TracingBoard.COM is a exciting and fresh site. It provides information 
			relative to our Masonic Order that was previously not to be found 
			online and they also have current research projects going on. This 
			site is definetely a new jewel in the Masonic Online Community.
          
          
          
			Masonic Events in History
          This page is part of the website of Bridgeport Lodge No. 181 in Ohio. 
			This page breaks the History of Freemasonry down into many periods 
			and within those periods gives the dates and summary of many 
			significant events.
          
          
          
			Fraternal Associations, Fraternal Orders and Freemasonry
          M.W. Frater Dr. Claude Brodeur IXo, SRIC of the Societas Rosicruciana 
			in Canada examines what inner drives, what environmental pressures 
			and what historic events have made it desirable for men to form 
			fraternal associations in the past.
          
          
          The 
			Lost Word
          Advanced Thoughts in Freemasonry, is a cheap way to describe this 
			site. Get ready to pull out all your Masonic Reference books, just 
			to follow along with these Papers.
          
          
          MASTERing the Art of Learning Ritual
          Bro. Graeme J Beresford offers sound advice on technique in 
			memorizing.
          
          
          Hiram's 
			Oasis
          Amazingly, over 5,600 files online to read. All readable with your 
			online broswer. This is a one stop site to pick up something to read 
			at your Lodge meeting or just to sit down or print out and read for 
			your own growth and development.
          
          
          Masonic Letters , Speeches & Writings
          This site has nearly thirty interesting and very well put together 
			writings on the subject of Freemasonry. It is hosted by The Scottish 
			Rite Masonic Center of Lake Worth.
          
          
          Zenit
          This site doesn't seem to connect very fast from the U.S.A., but once 
			you finally do - The time spent waiting and looking at your computer 
			screen all becomes worthwhile. Zenit has many essays and lengthy 
			papers on Freemasonry, Symbols, Hermeticism and Esoterism. Italian 
			and English are the languages that are available on this site.
          
          
          One More 
			Time Please
          One More Time Please is a Masonic Ezine. This link will connect you 
			directly to a collection of Masonic Articles that were published in 
			it at one time. These articles are very well research and worthy of 
			being read by all Freemasons.
          
          
          Torrione 
			Lodge of Research No. 34
          Masonic Music, Links, Online Message Forum, and many Masonic Lectures 
			is what this site is composed of. Torrione Castle Lodge of Research 
			seems to take Freemasonry and their Website seriously.
          
          
          The Temple Mount in 
			Jerusalem
          This site has numerous papers that talk about the History of Jerusalem 
			and Temple Mount, along with the problems locating the temple site, 
			the location of the first and second temples, and the hidden secrets 
			of the Temple Mount.
          
          
          
			Adam's Quest (Reflections on metaphysics, science, religion and 
			spirtuality)
          This Site covers a multitude of topics thus far and looks to provide 
			many more in the future. These topics range from directly Masonic in 
			nature to dealing with our Kindred Sciences. Very well researched 
			articles.
          
          
          Masonic 
			World
          Many articles in three different languages are available to students 
			of the craft. Also while you're there, you might want to take a few 
			moments to subscribe to their newsletter. It's great!
          
          
          Freemasonry in the 
			Middle East
          This rich article outlines the relationship and the history that the 
			Masonic Fraternity has had in the Middle East.
          
          
          Freemasonry in Jerusalem
          This Paper is very detailed, organized, and extensive. It concerns The 
			Origin and Fate of the Temples at Jerusalem.
          
          
          4Masonry.com
          This site includes: A Master Mason Dictionary, Graphics (CD and to 
			download), Masonic Books, Past Master Education, Prince Hall 
			information, Masonic Chatroom, Poems, and general information on 
			Freemasonry and its members and more.
          
          
          Alchemy 
			- A Kindred Science to Freemasonry
          50 megabytes (thousands of pages) of information on alchemy in all its 
			facets. Divided into 1200 sections and providing thousands of pages 
			of text, over 1500 images, 180 complete alchemical texts, extensive 
			bibliographical material on the printed books and manuscripts, 
			numerous articles, introductory and general reference material on 
			alchemy.
          
          
          Brother Tatenn Ra
          Brother Tatenn Ra is the Thrice Potent Master of Solomon Lodge of 
			Perfection #1 AASR, and member of Gibraltar Lodge #150 PHA Oklahoma 
			City, OK. He provides us with Five (5) Short but very enlightening 
			Lectures.
          
          
          1st 
			Masonic District of New Jersey Library
          Their little Masonic library contains articles, references, and 
			materials that they have read, written or benefitted from in our 
			daily walks as a man, and as Freemasons.
          
          
          Brother Dennis Stocks
          A series of essays by Freemason Dennis Stocks concerning the history 
			of Freemasonry, Anti-Freemasonry, Russian Freemasonry, and an 
			indepth look at the Jack the Ripper murders.
          
          
          Ancient, Earnest, Secret 
			and Fraternal
          A interesting article by Richard Brookhiser from Civilization 
			Magazine, 1 Aug 1996.
          
          
          The Order of the Temple
          This short essay concerns the origin of Knight Templarism in Prince 
			Hall Freemasonry, and it also has some interesting tid-bits about 
			Templarism in general. This article was research by PEC James A. D. 
			Grimes of Boone Commandery #27 PHA, Dayton, Ohio.
          
          
          Nelson King, FPS
          Nelson King is the Editor and Former President of The Philalethes 
			Society. The link will connect you with some of his Papers and 
			Essays concerning Freemasony.
          
          
          
			Phylaxis Notes
          Phylaxis notes are created by the Phylaxis Society and basically cover 
			recent events that has occured in the craft. Enjoy!
          
          
          
			America Online Masonic Homepage
          Several different lectures, on a variety of topics.
          
          
          Anti-Masonry Frequently Asked Questions
          This site provides well founded rebuttles to just about all 
			Anti-Masonic Statements & Articles that you can find on the 
			internet, in books and journals. These Anti-Masonic Documents always 
			prove to be "One-Sided" and very "Un-Researched".
          
          
          Freemasonry 
			Information Site
          A very well compiled site. It gives several well documented lectures 
			on a vast expanse of subjects about certain aspects in various 
			Masonic Bodies.
          
          
          The Gnosis Archive
          Index of WWW Resources on Gnosticism and Religion. Very nice starting 
			point for studies into our kindred sciences.
          
          
          Short Talk 
			Bulletin
          This page is linked from the North Carolina Grand Lodge Site. It has 
			many short talks from the Masonic Service Association of North 
			America, as well as some short talks from other sources. All of 
			these short talks are well written and cover some fun Masonic 
			topics.
          
          
          Northwestern University 18th Century Studies
          This site has a small series of papers that look at Freemasonry and 
			more especially Freemasonry amongst Women.
          
          
          Internet 
			Sacred Text Archive
          This site could easily answer or aid you in answering any question you 
			may have about Traditional, Western or Eastern Religions. VERY 
			INFORMATIONAL SITE!!!