The Illuminati is the name given to a group or groups of significant members of society who allegedly control world affairs, governments and finances worldwide. The group has been disregarded as fiction, made prominent by Dan Brown's book 'The Da Vinci Code'. Historically there have been groups that have called themselves Illuminati such as the Bavarian Illuminati, and modern day Illuminati as supposedly based on their model. According to some, the Illuminati exist to overthrow world powers and create a new world order. Their existence has been dismissed, however, and it is highly unlikely that a group of this ilk actually exists. Others suggest that the Freemasons are the modern day Illuminati. Rather the modern Illuminati seem to be a myth perpetuated by the Internet and conspiracy theorists.
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