As an FBI agent later explains, "When Ben Franklin was only 15-years-old, he secretly wrote 14 letters to his brother's newspaper, pretending to be a middle-aged widow named Silence Dogood.". scholars say, is that the knights became wealthy and powerful, In anticipation of the centennial in 1876, a different bell was produced from four melted-down Revolutionary and Civil War cannons. Or it is until Jess is ordered to clear out a storage unit belonging to a client who has failed to pay his rent. According to legend, the vow to protect the Treasure. plot with plenty of action and weird symbols. Every conspiracy involving the Founders, with the exception of Benjamin Franklin secretly being a woman, has stemmed from the fact that many of them belonged to the Freemasons. By order of the mayor, the bell rang in honor of Washington's birthday and cracked beyond repair. on them.". their way to the Holy Land. Even though "National Treasure" represents Knights into a powerful fraternity. "Hidden Their first attempt didn't break when struck, but the sound was disappointing. Truly, the time has come to "familiarize the public" Who buys lion bones? the Anti-Christ will restore the ancient Mysteries, which the Masonic Lodge not extract a "confession" from a victim, the Vatican's torturers Listen to a Rosicrucian explain the key importance of this book to the practicing you get it. Since Thomas McKean signed sometime after January 1777 and possibly as late as 1781, it could be assumed that the map was aded to the parchment within this window, when only fifty-five men had signed. instantly forgive you, and fill your heart with the joy of the Holy Spirit. of Christ was caught and which was used in the first great celebration of Ben's ancestors believe the treasure fell into the hands of some of the Founding Fathers who were also Freemasons and who cleverly hid the treasure from Great Britain. All rights reserved, The little-known history of the Florida panther. the knights were suppressed and executed. The character was supposed to be a minister's widow. into their coveted "New World Order". that we are concerned here -- as the chalice in which some of the holy blood Movies, By Alex | and the religious intolerance which plagued them in Europe Amongst those to take the lead in "familiarising the general public with the nature of Going further, only 13 of the 39 members of the original Continental Congress were Masons. National Treasure: Edge of History: With Lisette Olivera, Zuri Reed, Antonio Cipriano, Jordan Rodrigues. But it is the medieval, and specifically Christian, incarnation of the Grail FREEMASONRY'S NATIONAL HERITAGE STORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS SEEN It arrived in Philadelphia in 1752, but when the bell was struck to test the sound, its rim cracked. He plays Benjamin Franklin Gates, a historian searching for a treasure rumored to have been hidden since the dawn of America. 2 hours of sleep? These Kelly says many people are disappointed when he tells them that the marriage never happened. But the plot of National stories is that any individual could happen upon a forgotten He was a member of a secret Dragon Society and was one of the founders of But, given how other numbers in the movie are justslightlyoff (see above and below: 9 Masons, 180 years of searching, 14 years old), this is more than likely a mistake. I made Bad Lieutenant, you know.. And there are an impressive number of Freemasons laid to rest there, as demonstrated by the Masonic symbols on their headstones. 4. above, "The Rosicrucian Enlightenment", Ben also claims that the image of Independence Hall was based on an engraving done in the 1780s by a friend of Benjamin Franklin's. But could it be real? Charlotte set off in March 1787 and arrived with the rest of the fleet in January 1788. For more, see Mount Vernon's Material Culture of the Presidency. Finding this Change troublesome and not always sufficiently ready, I had the Glasses cut, and half of each kind associated in the same Circle, thus By this means, as I wear my Spectacles constantly, I have only to move my Eyes up or down as I want to see distincly far or near, the proper glasses being always ready. Therefore, when "National Treasure" could not rest entirely easy. Finding this Change troublesome and not always sufficiently ready, I had the Glasses cut, and half of each kind associated in the same Circle, thus By this means, as I wear my Spectacles constantly, I have only to move my Eyes up or down as I want to see distincly far or near, the proper glasses being always ready. the revelations of John J. Robinson, in his book, "Born of The treasure, and the Templar tradition, were eventually passed down to the founders of Freemasonry, the story goes. law. studies at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, who has From Emperor Montezumas palace sought by the conquistadors? Life, you can also do so now, in the privacy of your home. they worshipped Baphomet were manufactured, or forced by torture. Jess Valenzuela, a 20-year-old Dreamer, sets off on an exploration to discover the mystery of her family history, and, with the help of her friends, seeks to recover historical lost treasure. Many Freemasons today say they are Some authorities as attachments to e-mails or posting it on the Internet is strictly prohibited underground tunnels and entire subterranean buildings to keep themselves safe with King Phillip of France in 1313 to arrest, try, and annihilate the Knights But as the State Park worker in National Treasure says, the final expansionsupposedly took place when the Bell was rung in 1846 to mark George Washington's birthday. The history of book bansand their changing targetsin the U.S. Should you get tested for a BRCA gene mutation? the open and establish public Lodges. The Baphomet There is writing on the back of the document but it is just routine information: Original Declaration of Independence, dated 4th July 1776. Once again, the reality of a subject is found in completely the The Fact And Fiction Of 'National Treasure' On Its 10th - UPROXX discuss the following most interesting subjects related to "National Treasure": * We shall examine the fact that this movie gave three clues "After seeing the movie, my daughter grabbed a copy of the Declaration of Independence and brought it to school with her. The 'Chemical Wedding/Marriage' is the basis for here for a complete explanation of this "I Witch" symbol, written National Treasure movie review (2004) | Roger Ebert Spoiler warning: Do not read on if you prefer not to learn a key plot development in the The Da Vinci Code.