Illuminati

The Illuminati is a name often used to describe a supposed secret society believed by some to influence global events and control world affairs from behind the scenes. Historically, the Bavarian Illuminati was a real organization founded in 1776 aiming to promote Enlightenment ideals, but it was short-lived. In modern contexts, the term is linked to conspiracy theories suggesting a hidden elite manipulating politics, economics, and culture. However, there is no credible evidence that such an all-powerful, secret group exists today, and the concept is largely rooted in speculation and popular culture rather than verified fact.