You see the stone. But you miss the masterpiece. Gothic cathedrals? They wouldn’t exist without genius carpentry—formwork, scaffolding, precision geometry. The vaults, arches, and steeples? All made possible by woodwork… that vanished once the stone was set. The real mystery isn’t just in the masonry—it’s what supported it. | The Randall Carlson

107K views · 2.3K reactions | From simple yurts to soaring Gothic cathedrals, ancient architecture wasn’t just shelter—it was symbolism, spirituality, and survival. Dig deep enough, and you keep finding one group at the center: the Freemasons. Why did their knowledge have to go underground? Because at times in history, being one was a death sentence. | The Randall Carlson | Facebook