Secret Societies: Fact or Fiction?

Name: Secret Societies: Fact or Fiction?
Uploaded: 2026-09-27T19:09:58-04:00
Description: Secret societies fuel both curiosity and controversy. http://www.WatchMojo.com learns about the Knights Templar, Freemasons, the Illuminati and Skull & Bones. We explore how they are portrayed in fiction, and how those depictions differ from reality.

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton

The existence of secret societies appeals to the curiosity of human nature. And while a number of these organizations are well-known, their activities are not. It is for this reason secret societies are often met with derision and skepticism, and are frequently the subject of conspiracy theories. The Knights Templar, Freemasons, the Illuminati and the Skull & Bones are just a few examples of real-life secretive organizations that have fueled controversy for ages. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com learns more about a few of the world's most secretive societies. We explore how they are portrayed in fiction, and how those depictions differ from reality.

#5: KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
#4: FREEMASONS
#3: THE ILLUMINATI
#2: SKULL & BONES

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