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History

The Elite and Collegiate Secret Societies

December 12, 2020

Many secret societies have been founded with exclusive recruitment to emphasize the prominent position of its members in the social ranks. Some of them start in colleges with lifelong memberships. However, the purpose of these secret societies is shrouded in mystery. […]

The Bret Harte Memorial by Jo Mora.
History

The Secret Society of Bohemian Club

December 12, 2020

The Bohemian Club is an elite secret society with exclusive recruitment of wealthy and influential people. There are many allegations regarding its origins, purposes, rituals, and even its emblem. […]

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American History

Uniquely American Secret Societies: An Overview

December 3, 2020

American fraternities have long been active in the social and political arena of the country. With many politicians being the members of these orders, they were deeply rooted in American society. Read on to see how they emerged and what influenced them. […]

Flag of the Ku Klux Klan.
American History

The Three Generations of Ku Klux Klan

December 3, 2020

As the most powerful secret society in the US, the Ku Klux Klan has been tied to murder, scandal, and criminal activity. What is unknown to many is that there was not only one KKK. There were three types, each appearing after the previous one was seemingly wiped out. […]

Emblem of the Ku Klux Klan – A cross in a circle with the 'blood drop' in the center; sometimes turned by 45°. In use since at least the 1960s.
American History

Ku Klux Klan: Origins and Some Unknown Facts

December 3, 2020

The Ku Klux Klan was a secret society founded in 1865 by ex-Confederate officers. It is widely known as the most powerful fraternity order in American history. But there are still some facts about it that not many people know. […]

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History

The Green Dragon Society: Pulp Fiction or Real Secret Society?

November 28, 2020

The Green Dragon Society has featured prominently in several novels, and even non-fiction books have been written about this secret society. But what are the cold, hard facts that we know about this illusive secret society from Japan? And is there a connection between the Green Dragons and the Black Dragons? […]

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History

The Rise and Spread of Japan’s Black Dragon Secret Society

November 28, 2020

Secret societies are mysterious entities that pique our interests. We want to know more about the incredible stories behind the origin of secret societies. One of the most fascinating secret society is the Black Dragon Society of Japan. How did this secret society come into existence, and how did it influence the politics and foreign policy of Japan? […]

Freemasonic symbol with square, compass, and eye.
European History

Fate of Propaganda Due and Its Grand Master Licio Gelli

November 22, 2020

After P-2 member and money launderer Michele Sindona was involved in a number of cases, he was convicted of murder in 1986, and was soon thereafter found poisoned in his cell. His investigation led Italian law enforcement agency Guardia di Finanza to “King Cobra” Licio Gelli, the mastermind behind the P-2, and the P-2 roster, which contained names of all the members of the lodge. […]

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History

Secret Societies in Italy: Origins of Propaganda Due

November 21, 2020

Secret societies, as the name suggests, work behind the scenes to change the world. The world is dotted with such secret groups, once of them being Propaganda Due, which finds its roots in Italy of the 1800s and continues to thrive even today. […]

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