International secret societies you didn't know existed
The Illuminati: Founded in 1776 in Bavaria by Adam Weishaupt (1748–1830), the Illuminati remains one of the most discussed.
Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis: Also known as the Rosicrucian Order, this worldwide brotherhood is a community of mystics who study.
The Knights Templar: The secretive and shadowy Catholic military order founded in 1119 known as the Knights Templar were warriors.
International Order of St. Hubertus: Founded in Bohemia by Count Franz Anton von Sporck in 1695, the International Order of St. Hubertus.
The Freemasons: Much has been written about Freemasonry. These fraternal organizations trace their origins to the Middle Ages in Europe.
Skull and Bones: Founded in 1832, Skull and Bones is an undergraduate senior secret student society at Yale University in New Haven.
The Patriotic Order of Sons of America: Established in Philadelphia in 1847, the Patriotic Order of Sons of America (P.O.S. of A.) is a fraternal organization.
The Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World: Established in 1897 in the United States, the Improved Benevolent.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows: Founded in 1819 in Baltimore, Maryland, though with several unofficial Odd Fellows Lodges recorded as early.
The Grand Orange Lodge: Named in tribute of William III, the Prince of Orange, the Grand Orange Lodge, or "Orange Order," was established in 1798.