Who’s been sucked in by Dan Brown’s latest blockbuster, “The Lost Symbol”? That would be me! I picked up the book at my local bookseller and haven’t been able to put it down. It freaks me out to be reading of Freemasonry, Washington, DC and Old Town Alexandria, places I recently visited. The freakiest part? I had noticed anomolies in some of the artwork and places mentioned in the book and even have photos.
I don’t want to spoil the storyline for those that haven’t read it yet, but here are a few images of the items and places mentioned, so you can visualize them while you’re reading “The Lost Symbol”.
The Capitol Building Entrance
The Capitol Rotunda Ceiling featuring The Apotheosis of Washington by Brumidi
Statue of George Washington in the Smithsonian Museum of American History
The George Washington Memorial Masonic Temple in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
This last image is of the center of Washington, DC which can be found at the end of the public tour of the US Capitol Building. The guides won’t particularly point this out, but thousands of people each day walk over this spot without realizing the significance of the moment. The entire city of Washington, DC is laid out from this spot.
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I can’t find the book anywhere! It’s sold out near me…
Amanda Kehoe
I’m looking forward to reading the book then returning here to the pictures that you’ve posted.
The Captiol tours are great (and free!) US citizens can write their Congressperson’s office and get 2 free tickets (faster than other methods).
I’m sure Angels & Demons has done wonders for tourism in Rome, so won’t be long before they’re doing Lost symbol tours of Washington. The cynic in me thinks he’s really got his pulse on the American market for sales. Will the first lady be twittering about it next?
I love his books. I have been researching Freemasonry and conspiracy theory for years. I’m going to have to rush out and get it. Thanks for sharing the photos, it will be cool to have a visual reference as I read the book.
Shannon,
Finally got the book! Still reading it though…
Amanda Kehoe
I was in Washington, DC this summer and saw the George Washington statue at the Smithsonian and the Capitol Bldg.
(did’nt go on a tour though). Two years ago I was on a press trip to Alexandria, VA and saw the Masonic Temple. Who knew when I took my photos that Dan Brown was working his word-magic on this book. Can’t wait to read it. By the way, hubby Kevin is a Mason and his father was too. We have several pieces of Mason memorabilia at our house, including a sash and sword, and Kevin wears a Masonic ring.
I live very close to the Scottish Freemasons Temple.
After reading of interesting places in London, Rome and Paris in his books, on page one of the Lost Symbol, Dan Brown pulls out a freaky ritual in a place that is in my back yard!
Now THAT is kinda crazy!
thanks for the pictures! it’s great to visualize what you’re reading!
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Im kinda curious on this things but im just a 15 year old boy, everytime i read things like this i have a feeling that makes me imagine thats this things are true and it makes me feel down deep to my bones that i think its gonna happen and i hope to be saved.
Let GOD help us, by going to church.