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5 most exclusive secret societies in history

Zak Ben - Tuesday, June 03, 2014
The Freemasons are often known for secret handshakes that use when they encounter a companion of the company on the road. "The thumbs are pressed against the knuckles or wrist depending on the position held within the organization" as told by Alex Grecian in his latest book " The Devil's Workshop " .

In addition to handshakes and code words , it seems there is no other foundation of the secret societies that the individual interest of its members. Once the invitation to join the company is insured, the member has a number of exclusive benefits including political favors, positions in influential positions, business or financial opportunities.

Some secret societies still exist today, but the advent of the Internet has made ​​it much more difficult to keep secrets. Only Anonymmous , the secret entity operating on the Internet, seems to have captured the popular imagination in the same way that the secret societies they once did.

The exclusivity seems to be a permanent desire of man, who from his childhood he feels the need to strive for on their own tree house appear the sign of "access forbidden" . Secret societies may be a relic of the past , but still have the power to captivate the public imagination. The following rankings are ordered the five most exclusive secret societies in history of all time, some of which could still have its own influence to this day.

Top 5 most exclusive secret societies in history of all time

5 "Club Bilderberg"




In 1954, the most influential individuals of the world met in a hotel to discuss and plan the global agenda for the following year . Since then meet every year, even if the content of their talks has remained a closely guarded secret . Although they are not exactly a secret society, since neither their existence nor the identity of the participants is doubtful, many conspiracy theorists are concerned about the influence and reach of their annual meetings.


4. "The Rose Cross"


Founded in the early years of the fifteenth century by Christian Rosenkreutz , "The Rose Cross" gave to intend to use occult practices to implement a process of global transformation. Two centuries later, the publication of three posters included them in the popular consciousness. Are considered by conspiracy theorists of the founders of Freemasonry, the Illuminati, the Invisible College, and the driving force behind every significant revolution in modern history.


3. “Skull and Bones Society”



Maybe now less secret of all secret societies, Skull and Bones Society (SBS) of Yale University was founded by William H. Russell in 1832. Originally known as Eulogian Club , SBS has among its members many heads of state ( at least three U.S. presidents), industry leaders, and heads of intelligence agencies. The society meets twice a week for the rituals, which correspond closely to those of Freemasonry, although many argue that the organization is nothing more than a college fraternity "triumph".


2. "Illuminati"


Although the Illuminati were originally a branch, then detached, masonry, are now the primary target for conspiracy theorists, many of whom attribute the responsibility of every disaster, mystery or economic recession . In fact, to date there is no evidence that the Illuminati still exist, but that only seems to add a mystical aura around the organization.


1. "Masonry"


Freemasonry is a secret society longest (to which the public is aware of it) still alive . E 'became, over time, associated with secret handshakes, bizarre rituals and a hierarchy in which the members move through the levels, gaining experience and respect within society. Originally formed by the union of several smaller companies, the first Masonic Lodge was founded in London in 1717 , though at the time the rumors about the existence of the Masons were already circulating at least a century. Most of the modern secret societies are inspired by Freemasonry appropriating his handshakes, code words, rituals private and complex chains of command.