Freemasonry | Scotland | 1717 | Freemasons are a fraternity known for their secretive meetings and rituals. They promote moral and spiritual values among members. |
The Illuminati | Bavaria | 1776 | Initially created to oppose religious control over scientific research, they have now become a popular subject of conspiracy theories. |
Skull and Bones | USA | 1832 | A society from Yale University, known for its powerful alumni including multiple presidents. |
Rosicrucians | Germany | Early 15th century | A cultural movement centered around a spiritual and philosophical doctrine named the Rosicrucian Manifestos. |
Knights Templar | France | 1118 | Name of a few historical knightly orders known for their ideas of christian chivalry. |
The Bilderberg Group | Netherlands | 1954 | An annual, invite-only conference of the world’s top politicians, academics, and business people. The meetings are closed to the public and the press. |
Opus Dei | Spain | 1928 | An organization of the Catholic Church known for its promotion of the belief that everyone is called to holiness and that ordinary life can lead to sanctity. |
The Order of the Dragon | Hungary | 1408 | Medieval order of knights. Famous members included Vlad II Dracul and his son, the inspiration for Dracula. |
The Order of Nine Angles | UK | 1960s | An occult group promoting a specific form of Satanism and Fascism. |
Bohemian Club | USA | 1872 | A private club known for its yearly encampment at Bohemian Grove, which attracts some of the most powerful people in the world. |