Legends of the Craft

About Legends of the Craft

Legends of the Craft explores Science, Religion and Philosophy in search of the hidden wisdom of Nature. From historical tales of heroism and courage to great works of literature, no legend will go unexamined by Matias Cumsille and Aksel Suvari in their quest for Masonic inspiration. For too long the philosophy of the Craft has grown stagnant and stale. By resurrecting the ancient legends of our past and studying the masterpieces of the modern age we can determine the future course of Masonry as it endeavors to accomplish the Great Work!

Publisher

Matias Cumsille and Aksel Suvari

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

13 Jan 2008

Latest episode

8 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 41 episodes have a transcript.

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   8 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 42: Negro Freemasonry Part 2

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Title] to explore the development and enduring influence of Prince Hall Freemasonry in America.

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   15 Apr 2026

   Episode 41: Negro Freemasonry Part 1

   Founded on the heels of the American Revolution, Prince Hall Masonry, so named for its eponymous founder, is one of the oldest Masonic organizations still in existence in North America. Yet, over the two and a half centuries of its existence, its members have faced fierce discrimination. What can we learn from the uplifting story of the struggle of so-called "Negro Freemasonry" for legitimacy?

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   15 Feb 2025

   Episode 40: The Philosophy of Pico Della Mirandola and Freemasonry

   In this episode Matias and Aksel explore the work of Italian philosopher, occultist and astrologer Pico Della Mirandola, his connections to Masonic thought and whether or not his writings and practices formed the very beginning of what would become modern Freemasonry.

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Episode 42: Negro Freemasonry Part 2

Published 8 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] One of the clearest examples of this in Masonic history, I think if you go back to... It was certainly, if you go back to the building guilds of the Middle Ages in Europe, but also, you know, the early masonry, the 18th century, the master of the lodge, when opening the lodge, because often these were rented rooms, usually there are rooms above taverns. They weren't dedicated lodge rooms in many cases. They were assembled for purpose and then disassembled at the end of the meeting. The master of the lodge would draw what was called the trestle board or the tracing board at the time, either with sand or chalk on the floor from memory, you know, obviously adding something to it each time, but the tracing board for the lodge to study would be drawn from memory by the master of the lodge in order to instruct the rest of the brethren. […]

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