The Illuminati is a name given to several groups, both real and fictitious. Historically, the most famous Illuminati group was the Bavarian Illuminati, a secret society founded in 1776 in Bavaria, Germany, by Adam Weishaupt. The goal of this organization was to promote Enlightenment ideals such as reason, secularism, and individual freedom while opposing religious and state oppression. The Bavarian Illuminati was suppressed and disbanded in the late 18th century.
In modern times, the term "Illuminati" has become associated with various conspiracy theories. These theories claim that a powerful and secretive elite group, often referred to as the Illuminati, controls world affairs and manipulates events to establish a "New World Order." Theories often suggest that this group influences governments, corporations, and media to maintain its power and control over the global population.
These conspiracy theories have no factual basis and are widely considered to be fictional. The modern concept of the Illuminati is more of a cultural phenomenon, often used in popular culture to symbolize hidden power or secretive groups.
