The Illuminati (group)

The Illuminati is a term referring to various alleged secret societies, often associated with conspiracy theories suggesting they secretly control world events and governments. Historically, the most notable group was the Bavarian Illuminati, founded in 1776 in Germany to promote Enlightenment ideals and oppose religious and political tyranny. However, this original organization was short-lived and disbanded in the late 18th century. Modern conspiracy theories often hypothesize that a hidden elite manipulates global affairs, but there is no verified evidence of such a influential group existing today. The Illuminati, as popularly portrayed, remains largely a myth rooted in speculation.