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“If anyone can divine the contents of The Lost Symbol, it’s Dan Burstein.”

—New York magazine

With Secrets of the Lost Symbol, co-authors Dan Burstein and Arne de Keijzer delve into the real history, science, and hidden meanings behind Dan Brown’s latest blockbuster novel, The Lost Symbol. As they have done previously with their extraordinary New York Times bestsellers Secrets of the Code and Secrets of Angels & Demons, Burstein and de Keijzer explore the themes, conspiracies, mythologies, codes, encrypted signs, and alternate histories—from the birth of Knights Templar to the present day—popularized by the acclaimed creator of The Da Vinci Code, giving them fresh and fascinating relevance while separating truth from fantasy.

This unauthorized guide answers the biggest questions from Dan Brown's novel:

Fact vs. Fiction: Uncover the real history, science, and hidden meanings behind The Lost Symbol, separating verifiable truths from Dan Brown’s creative license. The Ancient Mysteries: Explore the esoteric traditions and secret knowledge, from Rosicrucianism to Noetics, that fuel the novel’s plot. Washington, D.C. Symbolism: Join a tour of the nation’s capital, from the House of the Temple to the Capitol Rotunda, to decode the symbols hidden in plain sight. The Knights Templar: Delve into the conspiracies, mythologies, and alternate histories of legendary orders, from their medieval origins to their role in Dan Brown’s world.