And precisely because the collection of secret information is a very important activity, in many countries of the world secret agencies play a very important role. Failures in covert missions can lead to dire consequences (the 9/11 attack is one such example), while successful missions help the country avoid many tragedies.
We present to your attention the ten best, in our opinion, secret world agencies of our time. Please note that these are current agencies (sorry KGB fans).
Number 10 – KSRS (Canada)
The Canadian Secret Intelligence Service (CSRS) was formed in 1984 from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Like the CIA and MI6, the CRS was formed as a civilian agency with no ties to the military or police. Canadian secret agents worked both inside and outside the country.They tried to monitor and prevent threats to Canada's security. KRSC came under criticism after the 1985 shooting down of Air India Flight 182 carrying 280 Canadian citizens. KSRS officials said several strategic errors resulted in the loss of black box data. To date, no one has been held accountable for this incident.
What to be proud of: From 1988 to 1994, CRPF agent Grant Bristow was infiltrated into the Canadian movement white supremacy and became the head of security of the Heritage Front - the most well-known organization white supremacy in Canada. Bristow's activities led to several arrests and prevented several "acts of retaliation." His cover was blown in 1994 by a Toronto journalist.
Number 9 – ACPA (Australia)
The Australian Secret Intelligence Agency (ASRA) was formed in 1952. His responsibilities included collecting classified information, counterintelligence, and especially countering other intelligence services in the world.Most recently, the Australian government published a contested claim that allows ASRA to cooperate with other organizations (like the CIA) in various paramilitary operations, but does not require ASRA agents to personally participate in them.
ACPA has been criticized on several occasions, including one incident in 1994 when it was accused of keeping the personal files of thousands of Australian citizens secret.
What you can be "proud of": In 1983, during a training operation at the Sheraton Hotel (Melbourne), an ordinary low-profile agency attracted unwanted public attention. What started out as a test of the organization's readiness to rescue a foreign agent secret service, turned into “total liberation.”
The agents participating in the training put pressure on hotel employees and guests, and used physical force on the hotel manager, thereby fulfilling “their mission.”
Number 8 – PIA (India)
India's External Intelligence Agency (FIA) was formed in 1968 as a result of the large intelligence gap required during the wars with Pakistan and China.Unlike most Western agencies, the PIA was formed as one of the divisions of the Indian federal cabinet and does not bear any responsibility to the Indian Parliament. Most of PIA's attention Lately focused on India's neighbor Pakistan.
During the Kargil War in Kashmir in 1999, the PIA established links between Pakistani intelligence and terrorist groups and also infiltrated almost all paramilitary forces in the Kashmir valley.
Something to be proud of: PIA played a significant role in the formation of Bangladesh in 1971. The agency helped raise a wave of irritation with the ruling regime among the population of Bangladesh (then this country was part of Pakistan and was called East Pakistan), which led to the formation of the guerrilla army of Bangladesh.
The FIA undercover infiltrated East Pakistan and carried out a number of secret operations, which helped defeat the Pakistani army.
Number 7 – MOSSAD (Israel)
Israel's extremely active intelligence agency (MOSSAD) is involved in intelligence gathering, counter-terrorism and various covert operations.The director of the agency answers directly to the head of state - the prime minister. MOSSAD is a civilian service and its members do not have any military ranks, although most have served in the Israeli military (this is mandatory).
The most famous unit of MOSSAD is the "Department special operations" or "Metsada". Metsada is responsible for several assassinations, military operations, sabotage and psychological warfare.
What to be proud of: In 1960, Mossad agents learned that Adolf Eichmann, a famous Nazi criminal, lived in Argentina under the name Ricardo Klement. He was kidnapped from the country by a group of Mossad agents and transported to Israel, where he was convicted and executed.
Number 6 – FSRC (Germany)
Predecessor agency Federal service Intelligence and Counterintelligence (FSRK) of Germany was formed before World War II and was intended to monitor the Soviet Union.Currently, the agency is a kind of “early warning system” for the German government about the emergence of potential threats to the country’s security (tapping telephone conversations and electronic surveillance of international communications service).
The annual budget of the FSRC is very large and exceeds 430 million euros. FSRC has been embroiled in several recent internal scandals involving wiretapping and surveillance of journalists, and they have also used reporters as spies.
Something to be proud of: During the Iraq War in 2003, the German government refused to provide US President George W. Bush with military units to participate in the coalition. At the same time, two FSRC agents distinguished themselves by handing over copies of the Baghdad defense plans that were developed by Saddam Hussein a month before the invasion.
Number 5 – MSR (Pakistan)
Poor coordination between the Army, Navy and Air Force during the Indo-Pakistan War in 1947 led to the formation of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) a year later. Since then, the agency's influence has steadily grown, thanks to the influence of Pakistani leaders.Since 9/11, MSI has worked extensively with the CIA to prevent terrorist attacks by both Al-Qaeda and the Taliban, as well as Pakistan's homegrown terrorists. The MSR is a deceptively active and powerful agency, known for its style of waging "stealth" wars.
Something to be proud of: In 1980, the MSI foiled an attempted plot against the President of Pakistan, General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, during a national parade.
The conspirators, who included high-ranking military commanders, planned to carry out a bloody coup in the country and replace the existing rule with an extremist Islamic government. The MSI arrested the alleged plotters and their supporters before the planned coup began.
Number 4 – GDVB (France)
The General Directorate of External Security (GDVB) was formed relatively recently, in 1982, to replace the external counterintelligence service SDECE. The Directorate is responsible for collecting classified information and carrying out preventive measures to detect and find the activities of agents from other countries of the world directed against the interests of France.Although the agency is low profile, this did not stop them from bombing the GREENPEACE fleet, which protested against France's nuclear tests. Thanks to the activity law enforcement New Zealand's conspiracy was exposed. Two GDVB agents were arrested and found guilty of the death of a journalist who drowned in that incident.
What you can be proud of: The GDVB Agency quickly demonstrated what it is worth. In the 80s, a group of Soviet spies collecting information about technical developments was exposed Western countries for the USSR. This is still the largest group of secret industrial espionage agents ever uncovered in Europe or the United States.
Number 3 – GRU (Russia)
When we think of Russian intelligence, we usually think of the KGB. However, the KGB was dissolved by Boris Yeltsin in 1995, while the even older Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) continued to operate despite the fall of the USSR. The GRU was formed in 1918 by Vladimir Lenin, and dealt with all matters of military intelligence.Since that time, the GRU has taken part in many significant anti-national uprisings in Eastern Europe. If you believe the words former agent, the GRU has created a number of secret weapons depots in the United States that are available to Russian special agents.
What you can be proud of: The activities of the GRU are not very noticeable. But it is believed that it was involved in the assassination attempt former president Chechnya Zelimkhan Yandarbiev, who lived in Qatar until 2004 and was accused of collaborating with al-Qaeda. The assassination attempt took place in the Qatari capital, Doha, with a direct bomb hitting the car in which the president was sitting.
Number 2 – MI6 (UK)
The Secret Intelligence Service, or MI6, was formed just before World War I to monitor the activities of the Imperial German government. Over the years, MI6 has been involved in every significant conflict of the 20th and 21st centuries.Before terrorist attack On 9/11, MI6 actively collaborated with its American counterparts and shared classified intelligence, as well as taking an active part in covert operations. MI6, with the assistance of the CIA, took part in the overthrow of several ruling regimes around the world, the most famous of which were the revolutions in the Congo in 1961 and Iran in 1953.
Something to be proud of: 007 stories aside, MI6's most successful recent operation was the hostage rescue in Lebanon in the 1980s. In particular, thanks to MI6 agents, a serious internal conflict within Lebanese parliamentary groups, which made it no longer possible to hold hostages.
Number 1 – CIA (USA)
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was founded in 1947. The agency's activities include the following three main functions:1) Obtaining and analyzing information about foreigners,
2) Propaganda and public relations,
3) Secret operations related to the security of the president.
During times cold war The CIA was given greater freedom of action because American government believed that such freedom was necessary for successful opposition to the KGB.
As a result, the CIA was involved in many successful operations and failed attempts to eliminate unnecessary leaders of countries. The most famous among them were operations in Chile and Congo (successful), as well as in Cuba (unsuccessfully).
What to be proud of: Bay of Pigs Invasion may be the most significant, but BLUEBIRD (the James Bourne films starring Matt Damon) is more shocking. From 1951 to 1953, the CIA conducted experiments related to human mind control, which involved research into the process of creating a new human personality (or several) and replacing memories. For this purpose, electrodes were placed in a person's brain, which made it possible to control his behavior using remote transmitters, and electric shock treatment was used to erase his memory.
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As you already understand, intelligence is not only an exact science. Dress up in it with successful operations, failures happen. Intelligence gathering and covert operations are extremely risky, requiring a lot of luck in addition to sound calculation (often everything is based on guesswork).And failures, such as the unsuccessful attempts to eliminate Fidel Castro in the 60s, only confirm the fact that operations do not always go as smoothly as in the James Bond films.
Considering the pace of Russia's revival, soon this list will be modified ;).
Can an elite group of powerful players control the world, do they really control the masses through their hidden actions? Secret societies have existed around us for centuries. Rumors about their activities have been spreading for the same amount of time. For your attention, the top 10 most mysterious and powerful organizations. Let us add that one of them brings an unprecedented danger to the world.
No. 10. "Hellfire Club"
Founded in the 18th century, the Hellfire Club boasted some of England's most famous socialites among its members. At first glance, it was just an elite social club. However, for closed doors The “Hellfire Club” involved pagan rituals and sacrifices and orgies. The most famous member of the Club was Benjamin Franklin, a scientist and a major figure in the struggle for American independence.
Evidence of the existence of a completely different Benjamin Franklin was recently found under his house in London. On February 11, 1998, workers working on the restoration of the house made a terrible discovery. A human femur was found. Further excavations resulted in the bodies of four adults and six children.
Forensic testing showed that all of the remains dated back to when Franklin owned the house. The bones showed signs of deliberate dismemberment, and holes had been drilled in one of the skulls. These are victims of a secret society. Cult leader Aleister Crowley is rumored to have managed to skillfully preserve the Hellfire lifestyle into the 20th century.
No. 9. "Majestic 12"
Majestic 12 is such a secret organization that no person or government has ever been in possession of records that would confirm its existence. It was founded by a secret order signed by American President Harry Truman.
In it, he is said to have approved the creation of a carefully selected group of America's best scientists. Majestic 12 took debris from downed UFOs and upgraded them for use on Earth. The result was an unprecedented era of technological progress. In 1961, Kennedy took the presidency. Some are convinced that Eisenhower warned the president about the mystery of the Majestic 12 and the threatening growth of its influence.
They say Kennedy sent several top-secret notes to CIA Director Alan Dulles asking him to disclose any information related to extraterrestrial life. But Dulles also refused to cooperate. In 1963, Kennedy allegedly approached Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to unite against the Majestic 12, which was growing in power. And just 10 days after reaching an agreement, John Kennedy was killed.
No. 8. "Knights of the Golden Ring"
The Knights of the Golden Circle were a legendary group of Confederate army officers who, after defeat, vowed to see the American South rise again.
April 6, 1865. The American Civil War was coming to its bloody conclusion. The Confederacy was in full retreat, and the southern capital of Richmond, Virginia, could fall at any moment. General Robert E. Lee transmits an urgent evacuation message to President Jefferson Davis.
They say that the Knights of the Golden Ring were given a train with gold bars, the fate of which is still unknown. By the time Davis was captured, the gold had already strangely disappeared.
Many experts believe that the fortune was given to the Knights of the Golden Circle, who buried it and patiently awaited the day when they would rise again against the North. Its members were rumored to include Lincoln's assassin John Booth and the famous outlaw Jesse James. Until they find gold, existence and further fate The "Knights of the Golden Ring" will remain a mystery.
No. 7. Opus Dei
This Catholic organization, founded in 1928, argues that ordinary life is the path to God-given bliss. But in practice, Opus Dei is far from ordinary. She practiced a strange, cruel ritual known as mortification. During it, members of the society violently beat themselves, thereby demonstrating bloody atonement for sins.
June 18, 1982. Blackfriars Bridge, London. Roberto Calvi, known as "God's Banker", was found dead - hanging from the base of a bridge. Calvi was the head of one of the largest banks in Italy, which had close ties to the Vatican and the Opus Dei organization. His death was called suicide. And immediately after 2 months, the Calvi bank collapsed, owing more than a billion dollars.
Perhaps members of Opus Dei forced the bank into bankruptcy to demonstrate their strength to anyone who might stand in their way? Has this society really been quietly expanding its power and is willing to go to any lengths to achieve its goals?
No. 6. Bohemian Club
This club originates from San Francisco. In 1892, it was created as a secret artistic association that held a festival every summer in the Bohemian Grove. But within a few years, the guest list was filled with American presidents, company directors and executive members of the Ivy League. It was then that the festival began to be called the “hidden summit of the West.” According to rumors, extremely strange rituals were carried out under serious security.
One of them was the Love Cremation ceremony, which was performed in front of a 12-meter carved figure of an owl. During the ritual, hooded men swam in boats to the foot of the owl, spectators held torches, and ominous music blared from speakers. At the end of the ceremony, the effigy was placed on the altar and set on fire. The real meaning of this amazing and slightly creepy ritual remains unknown.
No. 5. "Skull and Bones"
The infamous Yale fraternity. Skull and Bones was founded in 1832. As before, so now its members included the richest and most powerful people in America - from bankers and millionaires, congressmen and senators, to presidents like George W. Bush and his son George W. Bush. The brotherhood meets in the tomb, a crypt-like room rumored to have a massive pentagram carved into one of its stone walls.
According to The New York Times, inside the tomb members of Skull and Bones may keep the real bones of the famous Apache warrior Geronimo. Also, according to rumors, the brotherhood possesses the skull of Pancho Villa, a famous Mexican general who participated in the war against the United States and lost.
This strange environment most influenced Henry Stimson, Secretary of War under Presidents Roosevelt and Truman. Stimson looked at the United States through the prism of the bloody years of World War II. He was actually the architect of the Manhattan Project, during which the world's first atomic bombs were created and later dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
No. 4. Bilderberg Club
This incredibly influential society of politicians, financiers and industrialists meets annually at the five-star Bilderberg Hotel in the Netherlands. Its members included King Juan Carlos of Spain, US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, British Prime Minister Tony Blair and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
The club's first meeting took place in May 1954. Its goal was clear - to increase the political and economic influence of America and Europe around the world. The Bilderberg group claims that it works only for the benefit of the entire planet. But if there is no reason to fear it, then why do its members still gather behind tightly closed doors?
Conspiracy theorists are convinced that with the help of organizations such as NATO, the World trade Organization and the International Monetary Fund, the Bilderberg Group are doing everything they can to change the world order so that all political and economic power is in the hands of the West.
No. 3. Templars
Many experts believe that the Templars restored the Ark in Jerusalem and took it to Europe. Others believe they have found the Holy Grail. The elite warriors of this knightly order, founded in the Middle Ages, stood on the protection of Christian pilgrims who traveled to Jerusalem. During the Crusades they killed thousands of innocent Muslims.
As a result, they opposed the power of the Vatican, which accused them of heresy. Papal troops hunted down and killed the Templars in the early 14th century. Today, their descendants are members of the Order of the Garter, led by none other than Prince Charles, heir to the British throne.
No. 2. Masons
Freemasons come from the Masons' Guild, which existed in the Middle Ages. Before the 1700s, the Freemasons already had a powerful influence on the governments of Europe and America. The famous painting of George Washington dressed in Masonic attire illustrates the influence of the Freemasons during the American Revolution.
It is believed that out of the 39 people who signed the American Constitution, 13 were Freemasons. Fourteen American presidents Also were members of this society, in particular Theodore Roosevelt, Harry Truman and Gerald Ford. Experts have discovered many hidden structures in Washington, D.C., confirming the influence of Freemasonry on the founding fathers of modern democracy.
There are supposedly many senior Masons among NASA members. Some experts believe that the names, landing sites and projects of the Apollo program are echoes of Masonic rituals and symbols. Conspiracy theorists claim that even world-famous astronaut Buzz “Aldrin” took a Masonic flag with him during the first moon landing. There are so many of their own people in the most influential positions in the world - is anything capable of stopping the Masons from joining forces to gain power over the planet?
No. 1. Illuminati
The most dangerous secret society of all time. This is a group whose scheme for world domination is unparalleled. In 1774, the Illuminati society was founded by the German philosopher Adam Weishaupt, who called for a free society with equal rights. But all this was just a smoke screen.
In fact, this dark society had the goal of destroying all governments and religions. And they planned to achieve this by forcing the masses to divide into opposing political, social and economic camps. Similar to those that are now dividing the world. Subsequently, the Illuminati would provoke clashes between these groups, which would weaken them.
The Illuminati used the divide and conquer method to spark the French Revolution. Once the enemy camps lose power, the Illuminati will intervene and quietly seize power. No one knows how the Illuminati society was disbanded, but traces of their influence can be seen in countless conflicts over the past 200 years.
Many believe their final target was the United States of America. The seeds of discontent were sown to cause a terrible social and economic collapse. The one dollar bill features occult symbolism associated with the Illuminati. And the inscription translated from Latin means: “Our business is Success - the New World Order.” Today, the all-seeing eye is considered a symbol of “the subordination of the many to the will of the few.”
There is a world a large number of large organizations, about the type of activity of which most people know practically nothing. And, as we know, everything unknown or known, but not completely, always causes a lot of rumors and speculation. Therefore, secret societies that prefer to remain in the shadows are credited with organizing universal conspiracies and communicating with otherworldly forces.
In fact, most of these “interest circles” are much more harmless than they are trying to make us believe, although among them there are some that actually influenced world history. We decided to study the history of the 10 most famous and powerful secret organizations to figure out when they finally appeared and why and whether they still exist.
Illuminati
The Illuminati most often refers to the “Order of the Illuminati” of Professor Adam Weishaupt, which existed in the 1700s. His task was the comprehensive improvement of the church and the achievement of general prosperity. The ruler of Bavaria, Karl Theodor, called the Illuminati one of the branches of the illegal community of Freemasons and announced criminal prosecution of members of the society, putting an end to history in 1787. Officially, the order ceased to exist, but it is believed that its remaining members did not abandon their cause and simply went underground. The Illuminati is credited with organizing the Great French Revolution, the assassination attempt on John F. Kennedy, and the impact on world politics in the modern world.
Opus Dei
The organization was founded in 1928 by Catholic priest Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer. From Latin, the name of the society is translated as “The Work of God,” and they are engaged in helping to find the path to holiness without renouncing Everyday life. Most of its members are ordinary people: businessmen, workers, teachers, housewives who appearance are no different from their colleagues. And although the organization does not hide the location of its headquarters, it receives a wide variety of criticism. Due to the closed nature of the community, some Catholic priests consider it dangerous; in addition, Opus Dei is often associated with the use of practices that are characteristic of sects. All this creates a certain aura of mystery around the society, due to which it is often attributed to some kind of secret Catholic society. Adding fuel to the fire of speculation and rumors was Dan Brown, who portrayed Opus Dei in The Da Vinci Code as a secret sect hiding important information.
Templars
Official name order sounds like "The United Religious, Military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and St. John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta." This is a modern offshoot of Freemasonry and is not related to the Poor Knights of Christ, founded by a group of knights in 1119. But the order was made after his example in order to preserve the spirit of this organization. The Order is part of the York Rite and for membership it is necessary to be exclusively a Christian who has completed all the degrees of the Royal Arch, and in some jurisdictions also the degrees of the Crypt.
Black hand
The South Slavic secret nationalist organization appeared in 1911. According to one version, it arose as an offshoot of the People's Defense group, which sought to unite all Slavic peoples. The organization's goal was to fight for the liberation of the Serbs who were under the rule of Austria-Hungary. It included Serbian army officers and some government officials. The Black Hand was associated with a group of terrorists who killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand, whose death sparked the outbreak of the First World War. In 1917, by order of the King of Serbia, Alexander I Karageorgievich, the organization was liquidated, and its head, Colonel Dragutin Dmitrievich, and his entourage were shot.
Assassins
The Neo-Ismaili Nizari organization was formed in the 11th century. The society was founded by Hassan ibn Shabbat. Their internal system was built on a strict hierarchy, where the transition to the next level was accompanied by mystical rituals. In the ideology of the sect, the main role was given to anti-feudal, communist and national liberation motives. The assassins have firmly established the reputation of hired killers without fear or reproach, always carrying out their orders. It is believed that the sect ceased to exist in 1256, after the fortresses of Alamut and Meymundiz were taken. According to other sources, some assassins managed to escape and founded a caste of hereditary killers in India. The traditions of assassins were most clearly preserved in the actions of terrorist Muslim sects such as Jihad and Hezbollah, and especially in the fidayeen units.
Thule Society
This occult political German society included all those who later became Hitler's closest advisers. The official name of the organization was the Group for the Study of German Antiquity. They were engaged in researching the origin of the Aryan race. Thule, a mythical northern country from ancient Greek legends, was considered by Nazi mystics to be the capital of ancient Hyperborea. All participants in society viewed the Aryans as a superior race that had lived since the prehistoric era and Atlantis, and the inhabitants of that same Thule were the descendants of the Aryans who managed to escape from Atlantis. Another part of society, which did not believe so much in all sorts of mystical tales, was more interested in the fight against Jews, communists and freemasons. In 1919, Thule members created political organization"German Workers' Party", of which Adolf Hitler became a member. The Thule Society existed until 1933.
Knights of the Golden Ring
In the 1850s and 1860s, a paramilitary organization, the Knights of the Golden Ring, operated in the Midwestern United States. The society was created by Southern sympathizers who wanted to create states where slavery would be legal. The intended territory of action was to be Mexico, Central America and islands Caribbean Sea. The most famous members of the organization were Abraham Lincoln's assassin John Wilkes Booth and the outlaw Jesse James. After the arrest of the leaders and the confiscation of weapons by the government in 1864, the organization ceased to exist.
Sons of Liberty
The organization was founded in 1765 by Samuel Adams. The goal of the society members was to fight for self-determination of the North American colonies. Their motto was “No taxes without representation.” The policy of public resistance included the distribution of thematic pamphlets, protests and open violent actions against the British authorities, for which their activities were equated with criminality and began to be persecuted. After the repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766, the organization dissolved itself.
Skull and Bones
This is one of the oldest student secret societies in the United States. It arose in 1832 at the instigation of Yale University Secretary William Russell, who decided, together with 14 like-minded people, to create a secret fraternity. They accepted into their club only people from the American aristocracy, Anglo-Saxon origin and Protestant religion. Rumor has it that the only requirement for entry these days is that the candidate must be a leader in his or her own campus. The society included US presidents, senators, judges Supreme Court, because of which it began to be considered a kind of underground group uniting the political elite. Society meetings are held twice a week, but what is discussed and done at them remains a closely guarded secret.
Masons
The official date of the emergence of Freemasonry is considered to be 1717, but there are documents dating back to 1300 years in which Freemasons are already mentioned. Masonic meetings are held in a ritual form, and candidates for regular Freemasonry must believe in a Supreme Being. The Masons themselves say that their goal is moral improvement, the development and preservation of fraternal friendship and charity. It is believed that the community strives to achieve political influence throughout the world. The most famous members of the society were Winston Churchill, Mark Twain, James Buchanan, Bob Dole, Henry Ford, Ben Franklin and many others. In total, about 5 million people around the world are members of the society.
With the course of history it appeared great amount secret societies and conspiracy theories about them. So, we present to your attention a list of the ten most powerful, popular and famous secret societies, as well as alleged secret organizations. Go.
The rating opens with Opus Dei, or the Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Cause of God - the personal prelature of the Catholic Church, whose main conviction is the belief that people can achieve holiness and ordinary life is a direct path leading to piety. The order was founded in 1928 in Spain by Catholic priest Josemaría Escriva de Balaguer, with the blessing of Pope Pius XII.
Surprisingly, in the pages of one of the best-selling and overrated books in the world, The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown, it was claimed that Opus Dei is a secret organization whose goal is to destroy the Priory of Sion and everyone who tried to reveal the “truth” about Christianity and the truth about Christ's supposed royal lineage. In addition to the book, there were also a huge number of contradictions associated with the strictness of the religious structure of Opus Dei.
Since the Catholic Church prohibits secret societies and their membership, Opus Dei whistleblowers often complain that the organization is secretive and pursues secret and sinister policies. Although…
After the publication of The Da Vinci Code, public attention turned to the Priory of Sion. In fact, to the disappointment of those who wanted to join this community, it was fictitious. It was a hoax perpetrated in 1956 by the pretender to the French throne, Pierre Plantard. Existing letters written by Plantard, de Chérisey and de Sède to each other in 1960 confirm that the three engaged in outright fraud, describing schemes on how to deal with criticisms and various allegations in order to maintain the existence of their fictitious organization. Despite this, many people still continue to believe that the Priory of Sion exists and functions to this day.
The misled authors of the famous book “The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail” claimed:
- The Priory of Sion has existed since 1099 and included such great minds as Isaac Newton and Leonardo da Vinci;
- The Order protects certain royals because they believe they are literal descendants of Jesus and his supposed wife Mary Magdalene, or at least King David;
- Society strives to create a “Holy European Empire”, which should become the next hyperpower establishing a New World Order leading to peace and prosperity;
This group differs from others in that it has no official membership. This is an annual secret conference of approximately 130 participants, most of whom are influential people in politics, business and banking, as well as heads of leading Western media. Entry to the conference is by personal invitation only. The meeting is usually held in one of the five-star hotels in the world. Topics discussed at the conference are kept confidential. The first meeting took place in 1954 at the Bilderberg Hotel in the Netherlands.
This meeting was organized by several people. Polish immigrant and political adviser Joseph Rettinger, who was concerned about the rise of anti-American sentiment in Western Europe, proposed holding a conference where European and American leaders could discuss all pressing issues.
Although the agenda and list of participants were publicly available, details of the meeting remained unknown. In addition, the content of the conferences is kept secret, and visitors undertake not to disclose the issues discussed. The justification for the group's secrecy is that at a meeting, participants can speak freely without fear that every word may be misinterpreted by the media.
Needless to say, this group is constantly surrounded by controversy and theories.
The Illuminati (call themselves “enlightened”) is a secret society of occult-philosophical and mystical nature, which was formed on May 1, 1776 in Ingolstadt, by Adam Weishaupt. It was originally known as the "Bavarian Illuminati". The group was considered outlaw at the time, but many influential intellectuals and progressive politicians joined its ranks. Due to the fact that the Illuminati did not consider faith in the Almighty to be the main thing, the society became especially popular among atheists. In addition, most of the participants are humanists. It is widely believed that the Illuminati seeks to overthrow existing religion.
Internal panic over the change in leadership, and government attempts to outlaw the group, led to its destruction in 1785. Despite this, theorists such as David Icke and Was Penre have argued that the "Bavarian Illuminati" exists to this day. Although there is very little evidence for this theory. It was even believed that the Skull and Bones Society was an American offshoot of the Illuminati.
Many believe that the Illuminati still controls the operations of the world government and that they want to create a One World Government based on humanism and atheistic principles.
Sixth place in the list of the most famous secret societies in the world is occupied by the Templars - international, philanthropic, knightly order associated with Freemasonry. This is a modern branch of Freemasonry, which is not directly related to the spiritual-knightly order, founded in the Holy Land in 1119 by a small group of knights led by Hugh de Payns, after the First crusade. Modern Templars deny their connection with the medieval order, but actively use its symbols and ideas.
To become a member of the society you must be a third degree Mason. Despite Freemasonry's claims that no Masonic organization is a direct descendant of the medieval Knights Templar, certain titles and rituals are apparently copied from the medieval order. These are known as "jubilee titles" or degrees. However, despite the official statements of the fraternity, some Masons, "non-Masons", and even anti-Masons insist that certain Masonic rites and titles have direct Templar influence.
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (or, in most cases, simply the Golden Dawn) is a magical order, an occult organization active in Great Britain during the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Its members practiced theurgy, magic, alchemy and encouraged the spiritual development of their adherents. Considered the progenitor of most occult groups.
The Golden Dawn belief system is mainly taken from Christian mysticism, bondage, alchemy, religion ancient egypt, Freemasonry, Hermeticism, Theosophy, Magic and Renaissance Letters. William Westcott and Aleister Crowley are the most famous members of the group.
The fundamental documents of the order, known as the "Cypher Manuscripts" were translated into English language, using a cipher written by Johannes Trithemius. On 60 sheets of document, they described magical rituals, a basic structure that comes from the Rosicrucians.
The Order of the Eastern Templars is an international occult-religious organization that has existed since 1902. It was originally conceived by Karl Kellner, Franz Hartmann and Theodor Reuss as a Masonic academy that would reflect the symbolism of several occult and mystical communities. But in 1912, the organization turned into a carrier of the teachings of Thelema under the leadership of the occultist Aleister Crowley.
The Order considers itself associated with Freemasonry, but it has not received recognition from Masonic organizations and is classified by a number of researchers as “pseudo-Masonry.” On this moment has about 3,000 members. They have several levels of initiation, and also perform stylized rituals with the participation of virgin clergy, children and priests. Gods from Egyptian mythology and the devil are mentioned.
Rosicrucianism (Rosicrucian Order, Rosicrucians, "Order of the Rose and Cross") is a theological and secret mystical society believed to have been founded during the late Middle Ages in Germany by Christian Rosenkreutz.
It is interesting that between 1607 and 1616 two anonymous manifestos were published, first spreading in Germany and then throughout Europe. They bore the names Fama Fraternitatis RC (Glory of the Fraternity) and Confessio Fraternitatis (Creed of the Fraternity). Under the influence of these documents, representing the "most honorable order" of mystic-philosopher-scientists spreading the "worldwide reformation of mankind", the ground was set for the movement that Frances Yates later called the "Rosicrucian Enlightenment". Third important document in society, arose back in 1459. He described how Christian Rosenkreutz, a traveler and alchemist, married the king and queen in the Wonderful Palace.
“Rosicrucianism” was associated with Protestantism and, in part, Lutheranism. According to historian David Stevenson, "Rosicrucianism" also influenced the development of Freemasonry in Scotland. Many secret societies claimed to have received their continuity and sacraments, in whole or in part, from the original "Rosicrucians".
There are now a huge number of Rosicrucian groups, each of which claims to be the closest to the original.
Freemasonry - international movement aimed at the spiritual improvement of the individual and the brotherhood of people different religions, nationalities and views. Some researchers suggest that Freemasonry originates from associations of builders who built the pyramids in Egypt, others argue that the movement dates back to the end of the 16th century. early XVII century from building associations of masons.
Be that as it may, Freemasonry is now widespread throughout the world and is represented in various organizational forms- lodges, grand lodges, supreme councils, chapters, areopagus, consistories, federations and confederations. The total number of representatives of this movement in the world is estimated at 4,000,000 people.
Masons conduct their regular meetings in a ritual style. They use special signs and handshakes to reveal themselves to other possible Freemasons. Marks vary by lodge and are changed and updated frequently. This protects the groups from outsiders wanting to enter the lodge. Freemasons wear special stylized clothing that was worn by freemasons in the Middle Ages. The most famous wardrobe item is the apron.
To become a Freemason, you must be recommended (in some cases 3 times) by someone already in the lodge. You must be over 18 years old and sufficiently educated. Many religions prohibit joining this order, for example, Roman Catholic Church, anathematizes such people.
Skull and Bones is a secret society of Yale University students, formerly known as the Brotherhood of Death. It is the oldest university secret society in the United States. It was organized in 1832 and uses rituals similar to Freemasonry to this day. Its members meet every Thursday and Sunday in a building they call "The Tomb."
The names of people included in the society were never kept secret until 1970. It is known that Bush father and son, the Rockefellers, as well as many representatives of the highest US elite were its members.
Interestingly, some have suggested that the CIA is composed entirely of members of the order. However, in 2007, the Central Intelligence Agency issued an official statement that it had no connection with the Skull and Bones Society.
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