This book is a collection of twelve lectures on ancient sources of Freemasonry, as stressed by the archaeological school. Contents: Introduction I Freemasonry, The Bridge Of History, Uniting The Past With The Present II The Soul Of Masonry III Out Of The Silence IV The Divine Name V 1717 to 1917: The Second Century Of Modern Masonry VI Some Subjects Suggested For Study VII Origins Of Freemasonry VIII Freemasonry, Past And Future IX The Origin And Explanation Of Some Masonic Signs And Symbols XI Some Proofs That Freemasonry Is Part Of The Eschatology Of The Ancient Egyptians XII The Four Cardinal Points XIII Operative Masons The Arcana Of Freemasonry Application Form The Worshipful Society Of The Free Masons Of The City Of York And Division. Operative Masonry Final Chapter