The KKK, The Priory of Sion, The Order Of Assassins… the names might be familiar but… Who were they? What were they? What were their beliefs and aims?
This brand new series explores some of the most secretive and dangerous global underworld societies from history. It’s a murky, mysterious mixture of sectarian cults, fanatical religious groups, esoteric societies and political militants - all of them seeking to shape and influence the world we know today.
Hitler and the key officers of the Nazi High Command were all members of three main secret societies which had a strong belief in the occult. Today it's believed that several Neo-Nazi groups made up of descendants of former German soldiers, politicians and new younger recruits, keep the flame alive with regular meetings and the same beliefs.
With its origins in the Samurai culture of 17th century Japan, the Yakusa are one of the most infamous, secret and feared of all Asian secret societies.