Fun Freemason Fact! The Square & Compasses — the symbol everyone recognizes — is way older than people think. The modern form goes back 300 years… The symbolic pairing goes back 600–700 years… And the ideas behind these tools go back THOUSANDS of years in ancient civilizations. It predates most modern countries, dozens of religions, every political party that exists today, and almost every flag you’ve ever seen. People argue about the meaning of the symbol, but here’s the truth: It survived beca