What is illuminati?

The Illuminati was a secret society founded on May 1, 1776, in Bavaria, part of modern-day Germany. Its original name was the Order of Illuminati.

• Aims and Goals: The group's goals included opposing superstition, obscurantism, religious influence over public life, and abuses of state power. They aimed to promote reason, secularism, and enlightened self-governance through education and intellectual discourse. The order sought to influence political decisions and societal structures across Europe. Aims and Goals

• Membership: The Illuminati attracted intellectuals, professionals (doctors, lawyers), and political figures. Members were initiated through a series of rituals and graded ranks, each with increasing levels of revealed knowledge and responsibilities within the organization. Membership

• Suppression: Due to perceived threats to the established order, the Bavarian government banned the Illuminati in 1785, along with other secret societies. This led to the group's dissolution and dispersal. Suppression

• Conspiracy Theories: The Illuminati has become a common subject of conspiracy theories, often depicted as a powerful, shadowy organization secretly manipulating world events. These theories often incorrectly attribute various historical events and modern developments to the Illuminati, despite the order's relatively short existence and documented suppression. Conspiracy Theories

• Adam Weishaupt: He was the founder of the Illuminati. A professor of canon law, he later went by the alias "Brother Spartacus" within the order. Adam Weishaupt