Freemasons, Rosicrucians, Knights Templar, Skull and Bones, Order of the Golden Dawn, the Priory of Sion… all secret societies and brotherhoods that are shrouded in mystery and shadow. But throughout the ages, whispers of a hidden elite manipulating global affairs have intrigued those who dare to question the established narratives. This elite is called the Illuminati. But who are they? <br /><br />The name "Illuminati" is derived from the Latin word "illuminatus," which means "enlightened" or "illuminated." The term was initially used in reference to various historical groups, including the Bavarian Illuminati. Founded in 1776 in Bavaria by Adam Weishaupt, a professor of law and philosophy, initially the Illuminati was an organization that aimed to promote enlightenment ideals and intellectual discourse during the Age of Enlightenment, and to challenge the existing power structures. They sought to challenge the influence of religious and political authorities, advocating for rational thought, freedom of expression, and social progress. Just as the society's name reflected their goal of illuminating or enlightening individuals with knowledge and reason.
