The (Latin for "enlightened") refers to both a verified historical secret society and a widely popularized modern conspiracy theory regarding an elite group seeking world domination . The Historical Order (1776–1785)
Despite its historical dissolution, the concept of the Illuminati resurfaced as a central fixture of conspiracy fiction and pop culture . what is the illuminati
: Founded by a professor of religious law, the group aimed to promote Enlightenment ideals , such as reason, philanthropy, and secularism, while countering the influence of religious and political authority . The (Latin for "enlightened") refers to both a