14. The Illuminati and New World Order Theories (Myth)
In the 20th century, conspiracy theories merged the Bavarian Illuminati with the concept of a “New World Order,” suggesting a secret group aiming for global domination. These theories combined millenarian Christian ideas with political pseudoscience, leading to scenarios involving a diabolical figure—the Antichrist—seizing control of the world. However, these claims lack credible evidence and are considered unfounded (academic.oup.com).
