For as long as there have been conspiracy theories, there have been secret societies.

Eventually the Knights were allegedly disbanded, after the members were captured, tortured, and killed.

The primary tenet ofthe Thuleis bringing about a New World Order through systematic extermination of undesireables.

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Their practices include black magic, racist chanting, sexual magic, and calling forth demons.

Their current status or mission is largely unknown.

Freemasons

Strange handshakes, chants, and ritualistic behaviors are common among theFreemasons.

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Though the existence of this group is not at all secretive, the content of their meetings is.

Many think, as goes Bilderberg, so goes the world.

Assassinations, acts of terrorism, economic changes, and even systematic governmental repression are often blamed onThe Illuminati.

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This group came onto the scene during theMaurya dynastyin 270 B.C.E.

Often cited as aprecursor to modern Scientology, it has many ties to Freemasonry.

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