History‘s series The UnXplained wades into one of the most durable conspiracy theories of them all this week: the idea that a handful of secretive organizations are pulling the strings of global events. The episode, aptly titled “Secret Societies,” questions whether groups like the Freemasons, Skull & Bones, and even the Mafia have been manipulating the world from behind the scenes.
The program follows its established format, bringing together historians, researchers, and scientists to pick apart the myths and realities surrounding these clandestine groups. It examines the origins of these societies, their rituals, and the source of their supposed power, separating historical influence from outright fabrication. The episode scrutinizes the very nature of secrecy and why these organizations continue to fuel public fascination and paranoia centuries after their founding.
While the show is grounded in its pursuit of facts, it doesn’t shy away from the more outlandish theories that have attached themselves to these groups. The central question of the hour isn’t just whether these societies exist, but whether their perceived power is real or a product of the mysteries they’ve cultivated. For those interested in the intersection of history and lore, the episode presents a guided tour through the corridors of supposed power.
The UnXplained airs Friday, June 20 at 9:00 PM ET on History.
