This month we have a series of two video presentations on the history of the Mason’s mark and the Mark Master degree by noted Masonic scholar Robert L.D. Cooper. Bro. Cooper is the Curator of the Museum and Library of the Grand Lodge of Scotland and the author and editor of numerous books on Freemasonry; see his website for more information.

Don’t be put off by the length of the two videos below. They are both recordings of interactive online presentations with participants visiting and asking questions at the beginnings and at the ends of the videos. Bro. Cooper’s actual presentations last about 33 and 39 minutes, respectively. The relevant time codes are given before each video.

In this first video, there is general visiting among the participants until 07:45, after which the host takes charge. The speaker Robert Cooper takes over at 11:10, his presentation begins at 15:25, and lasts until 48:15. The remainder of the video is a question and answer session.

In this second video, there is general visiting among the participants until 09:00, after which the host takes charge. The speaker Robert Cooper takes over at 12:50, his presentation begins at 14:00, and lasts until 52:50. The remainder of the video is a question and answer session.