Order of the Illuminati

The Order of the Illuminati was a secret society founded in 1776 in Bavaria, aiming to promote Enlightenment ideas like reason and secularism. It sought to influence political and social change discreetly, often operating behind the scenes. Although it was suppressed and disbanded in the late 18th century, myths and conspiracy theories have since linked the Illuminati to claims of covert control over world events. Historically, it was a short-lived organization focused on intellectual and moral development, but popular culture has transformed it into a symbol of supposed clandestine global influence.