"Truth fears no investigation."
The Illuminati Brotherhood Educational Archive was created to provide accurate, research-based information about one of history's most misunderstood organizations.
In an age of rampant conspiracy theories and misinformation, we believe there's value in examining what the historical Illuminati actually was — a product of Enlightenment-era philosophy that existed for less than a decade but continues to capture the imagination centuries later.
Our content is based on historical documents, academic research, and primary sources. We explore both the Order's real history and its extraordinary cultural afterlife as a symbol of hidden power.
The true story of the Bavarian Illuminati from 1776 to 1785, based on historical records and academic research.
The meanings behind Illuminati symbols and how they've been interpreted throughout history and popular culture.
The Enlightenment ideals that inspired the Order and how they reflected the intellectual currents of their time.
How the Illuminati became a fixture of popular culture, from 18th-century pamphlets to modern movies and music.
Biographies of Adam Weishaupt, Baron von Knigge, and other historical figures associated with the Order.
Examining why Illuminati conspiracy theories persist and what they reveal about human psychology.