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Enjoy the First Six Minutes of Prof. Gerard Carruthers' paper "Fraternal Claims" published in Inspiring Views from "a' the airts" on Scottish Literatures, Art & Cinema: The First World Congress of Scottish Literature in Glasgow, 2014. As read by the MAGI Scotsman Robert L.D. Cooper. Prof. Carruthers, Ph. D. is the Francis Hutchenson Chair of Scottish Literature at t...

n this captivating episode, host Robert L.D. Cooper delves into the intriguing eye-witness account life and travels in India of His Majesty Habibullah Khan Barakzai Emir of Afghanistan, and initiation into Freemasonry. The account comes from British diplomat and soldier Lt. Col. Sir A. Henry McMahon, CMG, GCVO, KCIE, CFI. Habibullah Khan Barakzai (3 June 1872 – 20 February 1919) was Emir from 1901...

Step into the world of legend and history with “The Knights Templar in Scotland and the Creation of a Myth - Part 7 and FINAL.” Enjoy the first six minutes of this Final episode, as host Robert Cooper unravels the intricate tapestry that connects the medieval Knights Templar with Scottish Freemasonry—a myth that has persisted for centuries.

Step into the world of legend and history with “The Knights Templar in Scotland and the Creation of a Myth - Part 6.” Enjoy the first 6 minutes of this captivating episode, as host Robert Cooper unravels the intricate tapestry that connects the medieval Knights Templar with Scottish Freemasonry—a myth that has persisted for centuries. Join them as they delve into provocative claims made in the lat...

Hello and welcome! As of December 1, 2025,we are delighted to announce the launch of our new season and new format. Starting next Monday, December 8, MAGI will begin alternating weekly podcasts between audio academic papers and interviews of academic historians. True to our name and mission we will deliver international academic papers by Professor Gerard Carruthers in Scotland, Dr. Robert James i...

Listen to the beginning of A.G. Markham's Inaugural paper in Quatuor Coronati Lodge 2076, London in 1996, publish in AQC v. 110, 1997. Read by MAGI Robert L.D. Cooper, PM QC 2076 “This paper consists of comment on some of the problems arising in the history of English craft Masonry in the period ending with the Union of the Grand Lodges in 1813. The notes and appendices to the printed version...

Listen to the supporting Appendices of A.G. Markham's in for Quatuor Coronati Lodge 2076, London in 1996. Published in AQC v. 110, 1997. Read by MAGI Robert L.D. Cooper, PM QC 2076 APPENDIX I: THE MASON WORD APPENDIX II: SOME RECENT PRECONCEIVED THEORIES OF ORIGIN

In this inaugural Episode of THE WIDE MASONIC WORLD - Join hosts Robert Cooper and Mark Tabbert for the FIRST SIX MINUTES of a captivating discussion historical intricacies of Freemasonry's secrecy, with special guest, Professor John Dickie, author of the acclaimed book "The Craft: How Freemasons Made the Modern World." Winner of MAGI's highly coveted Seal of Approval! Dr. John D...

Listen to this entire episode & support more content like this and subscribe to MAGI at patreon.com/MAGIAcademics. Dive into a fascinating and often-overlooked chapter of American history in this episode of MAGI - Long Papers. Host Mark Tabbert guides listeners through Tony Fels' groundbreaking research on how Jews and Protestants found common ground within the Masonic lodges of booming, m...

Listen to this entire episode & support more content like this and subscribe to MAGI at patreon.com/MAGIAcademics. Dive into the rich and complex world of early Freemasonry with hosts Mark Tabbert and Robert Cooper in this episode of MAGI: Book Reviews. Together, they explore “Exploring Early Grand Lodge Freemasonry: Studies in Honor of the Tricentennial of the Establishment of the Grand Lodge...

Listen to this entire episode & support more content like this and subscribe to MAGI at patreon.com/MAGIAcademics. Is Freemasonry more of a business or a fraternity—or is it both? In this thought-provoking episode of MAGI Circle, hosts Chris Ruli, Mark Tabbert, and Robert Cooper are joined by special guest Dr. Heather K. Calloway (Director of Collections at Indiana University) to tackle this e...

To listen to this entire episode FREE & support more content like this subscribe to MAGI at patreon.com/MAGIAcademics. Have you ever wondered about the origins of mysterious words used in Freemasonry? In this episode of Cooper on the Case , host Robert Cooper dives deep into the intriguing history of the term “Cowan”—a word that appears in Masonic ritual as a warning, yet traces back to everyd...

Listen to this entire episode & support more content like this by subscribing to MAGI at patreon.com/MAGIAcademics. Step into the world of legend and history with “MAGI - Long Papers: The Knights Templar in Scotland and the Creation of a Myth - Part 5.” In this captivating episode, host Robert Cooper unravels the intricate tapestry that connects the medieval Knights Templar with Scottish Freem...

To support more content like this, subscribe to MAGI at patreon.com/MAGIAcademics. In this episode of MAGI: MLMA & IU, host Glenn Visscher takes us on a transatlantic journey to Bayreuth, Germany, for a fascinating conversation with Thad Peterson, director of the Freimaurer Museum—Germany’s National Masonic Museum. Thad shares his unique path from the United States to his leadership role in on...

To listen to this entire episode & support more content like this, subscribe to MAGI at patreon.com/MAGIAcademics. In this episode of MAGI: Book Reviews, hosts Robert Cooper and Mark Tabbert dive into the anthology "Freemasonry on Both Sides of the Atlantic: Essays concerning the Craft in the British Isles, Europe, United States, and Mexico," edited by R. William Weisberger, William...

To listen to this entire episode & support more content like this, subscribe to MAGI at patreon.com/MAGIAcademics. Join hosts Robert Cooper, Chris Ruli, and Mark Tabbert as they delve into one of the most compelling mysteries of Freemasonry: its elusive origins. In this engaging episode, the trio explores the theories and historical context surrounding the beginnings of Freemasonry while exami...

To listen to this entire episode & support more content like this, subscribe to MAGI at patreon.com/MAGIAcademics. Dive into history with this riveting episode of MAGI - Long Papers, as host Mark Tabbert uncovers "The Crusade Against Secret Societies and the National Christian Association" by Clarence N. Roberts. Tune in as we explore the contentious history of Freemasonry in America...

To listen to this entire episode & support more content like this, subscribe to MAGI at patreon.com/MAGIAcademics. In this captivating episode of "MAGI: Book Reviews," hosts Robert Cooper and Mark Tabbert dive into the life and legacy of Elias Ashmole as they critically review Tobias Churton's book "The Magnus of Freemasonry: The Mysterious Life of Elias Ashmole, Scientist,...

Subscribe now to listen to this entire episode & support more content from MAGI at patreon.com/MAGIAcademics. Join us for a riveting discussion as hosts Chris Ruli, Mark Tabbert, and Robert Cooper delve into the intriguing world of Freemasonry and its intersection with fame. In this episode, the Magi Circle takes on the concept of fame within the Masonic community, challenging conventional ide...

Subscribe to MAGI to listen to this entire episode & support more content just like this at patreon.com/MAGIAcademics. In this intriguing episode of "MAGI - Long Papers," join our host Robert Cooper as he unravels "The Knights Templar in Scotland: The Creation of a Myth - Part 4." Dive into the captivating world of 18th-century Freemasonry, where myths and history intertwin...

Support more content like this & subscribe to MAGI at patreon.com/MAGIAcademics. Welcome to another enlightening episode of MAGI: MLMA & IU! This week, our host Glenn Visscher delves into the fascinating world of Masonic libraries and museums with noted author and museum staff member Chris Ruli. As the Assistant Grand Historian at the House of the Temple in Washington, D.C., Chris brings a...

Subscribe to MAGI to listen to this entire episode & support more content like this at patreon.com/MAGIAcademics. Unlock exclusive content with our latest MAGI: Book Reviews podcast episode, available only to our Patreon subscribers! Dive into "Freemasonry in Federalist Connecticut, 1789-1835" as host Mark Tabbert explores Dorothy Ann Lipson's book with a detailed review by Chris...

Subscribe to MAGI to listen to this entire episode & support more content like this at patreon.com/MAGIAcademics. In this engaging episode of MAGI Circle, hosts Mark Tabbert and Chris Ruli delve into the fascinating world of fraternal collections with their special guest, Dr. Heather K. Calloway. As the Director of the Center for Fraternal Collections and Research at Indiana University, Dr. Ca...

Subscribe to MAGI to support more content like this at: patreon.com/MAGIAcademics. In this riveting episode of "Magi - Cooper on the Case," our host Robert Cooper embarks on a fascinating journey through the golden coast of California in June 1997, with an old copy of John Steinbeck’s "Tortilla Flat" in hand. From the mesmerizing waves at Jalama Beach to the historical city of...

Subscribe to MAGI to listen to this entire episode & support more content like this at patreon.com/MAGIAcademics. Welcome to "MAGI - Long Papers," where we delve into the deep analysis of literary works and their intricate themes. In this episode, we explore the fascinating intersections of irony, Freemasonry, and humane ethics in Rudyard Kipling's "The Man Who Would Be King...