The Illuminati: Origins of a Secret Society Steeped in Mystery
On May 1, 1776, a group of intellectuals and reformists gathered in Bavaria for the first meeting of what would become one of history’s most controversial and mythologized organizations: the Illuminati. Founded by Adam Weishaupt, a professor of canon law at the University of Ingolstadt, the Illuminati was inspired by Enlightenment philosophy and Freemasonry, aiming to create a society rooted in liberty, rationality, and moral equality.
While the group’s historical existence was relatively short-lived, its legacy has been immortalized through centuries of conspiracy theories and speculation. How did a Bavarian professor's vision evolve into one of the most enduring symbols of secret power and influence?
The Vision of Adam Weishaupt
Adam Weishaupt, a progressive thinker in a conse...