Masons. Popular history: organization, appearance, activity

Freemasonry is surrounded by a halo of secrets. According to one legends, Masons lead
from the time of the biblical patriarchs or pagan
mysteries, according to others-from the time of Solomon’s temple or crusades,
moves. Most researchers believe that the roots of the famous
movements were medieval construction guilds of masons and IS
Kania of European intellectuals.
What is Freemasonry? When were the first hordes
on and where were their lodges located? Why did the Masons called their activity
to the royal art? In what period of world history of voltr-
the masons became part of Russian cultural life, and most importantly-who
were their famous representatives? historical phenomenon