Though technically a private annual conference, what influential group of political and business leaders is often discussed in the context of secret societies due to its closed-door meetings and strict secrecy around discussions?
What is the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in the United Kingdom, founded by King Edward III in 1348?
Which fraternal organization, known for its three-link chain symbol representing Friendship, Love, and Truth, originated in England in the 18th century as a 'friendly society'?
Which fraternal and religious organization, often associated with Aleister Crowley and his philosophy of Thelema, means 'Order of the Temple of the East'?
What 19th-century Irish republican secret society, primarily operating from America, sought to establish an independent Irish Republic through armed rebellion?
Which modern fraternal organization, founded in London in 1781, claimed to revive the traditions of ancient Celtic priests, though its connection to historical Druidism is debated?
What satirical historical society, prominent during the California Gold Rush, is known for its tongue-in-cheek reverence for historical figures and love of 'wine, women, and song'?
What was the first hereditary society in the United States, founded by officers of the Continental Army and Navy in 1783, sparking debate over its perceived elitism?
What Theosophical organization, founded in 1911 to prepare the world for the coming of a World Teacher (initially identified as Jiddu Krishnamurti), was later dissolved by Krishnamurti himself?
What alleged secret society, featured prominently in 'The Da Vinci Code' but widely dismissed as a hoax by historians, claimed to protect the bloodline of Jesus Christ?