Fortson's Signs, Symbols, and Secret Societies: Mace & Chain

This audiobook explores the intriguing history of the Mace and Chain, a secret society at Yale University that emerged in opposition to the dominant social hierarchies of the mid-20th century. It details how the founders, motivated by a desire for authentic fellowship rather than inherited privilege, established a new moral framework rooted in philosophy and symbolic imagery. Through examining key moments and influences, the narrative reveals the society’s origins as a pioneering alternative within the university's storied landscape of secret organizations.