The exact origins of Freemasonry are not really known. It is estimated by historians that the organization was founded in the late 16th Century.
According to an ancient definition, Freemasonry can be described as “a unique system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols”. Freemasonry stands as the largest and oldest fraternity in the world that emphasizes the brotherhood of man under the fatherhood of a supreme and superior being. The Freemasonry Watch website is devoted to both Freemason news and illumination on the most salient characteristics of the fraternal organization. This includes information on popular figures in Freemasonry history, such as Hiram Abiff, who was known as “the widow’s son”, and was thought to be the chief architect of King Solomon’s Temple. Likewise, secrecy (one of the main pillars of the fraternity) receives comprehensive coverage, and its nature and inherency to Freemasonry is discussed. The site also caters for recently initiated members, as it has a section that is devoted specifically for them. 
