The topic of freemasonry goes well back in history so a google search for The Lost Symbol revealed some interesting resources for further consideration.
The National Heritage Museum website contains many links to topics regarding freemasonry. You can link to other articles and websites through sidebar menus as well as in the article itself.
The book An Illustrated Guide to the Lost Symbol - The History, The Secrets, The Discovery, edited by John Weber, is also worthy of mention. Teeming with information about The House of the Temple, The Capitol, The Library of Congress and other important Washington buildings and monuments, this is definitely a great companion to the novel, especially if you enjoy learning more about the history behind the story. It also includes a chapter on noetic science which figures predominantly in the plot, as well as numerous photos of the places mentioned. Another companion work, The Guide to Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol by Greg Taylor is available, at least in the UK and the US. (I'm not sure if either of these books is available in Canada at the moment.)
Dan Brown's official website is also of interest with links to bizarre facts, reviews, resources and even a symbol quest which reveals that the release date of this novel corresponds to the number 33 (as in the 33rd step of Freemasonry).
The Masonic Society website also provides us with information and images as well as a list of recommended reading material. National Geographic's article "The Lost Symbol and The Freemasons: 8 Myths Decoded", gives us some interesting points to ponder such as the myth that the freemason symbols are everywhere and that the Knights Templar were freemasons that hid a priceless treasure. Fact or fiction? You decide.
And for an alternate viewpoint on Dan Brown's writing talents, try The Telegraph's article, The Lost Symbol and The Da Vinci Code: Author Dan Brown's 20 worst sentences. Interesting that I never really noticed since I was so caught up in the quickly advancing, warp speed plot rather than the literary style.
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