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Conspiracy theories about secret societies

Conspiracy theories about secret societies, including the Illuminati and Freemasons, have been persistent in Western tradition, often driven by suspicion and mistrust.

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When did the modern New World Order conspiracy theory originate?

The “modern” (NWO) conspiracy theory is a layered phenomenon with roots in 18th‑century fears about secret societies such as the and , crystallized by reactionary writers like , and then reshaped in t...