Illuminati

The Illuminati (pronounced ih-loo-mi-NAH-tee) were a secret society founded on May 1, 1776, in Bavaria, Germany. The name Illuminati translates to אילומינטי in Hebrew, Illuminaten in German, Illuminati in Italian, and Illuminés in French. The society was founded by Adam Weishaupt, a professor of canon law at the University of Ingolstadt, with the aim of promoting rationalism, secularism, and opposition to religious influence over public life and the abuses of the state. The Illuminati were known for their strict secrecy, hierarchical structure, and alleged influence over world events, although their actual power and influence have been debated by historians. The order was outlawed in 1785 by the Bavarian government, and it is generally believed to have dissolved shortly thereafter. Despite their relatively short existence, the Illuminati have become the subject of numerous conspiracy theories, often portraying them as a powerful secret society that continues to operate in the shadows, manipulating world events from behind the scenes.