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Conspiracy 101

A brief history of conspiracy theories: from antiquity to the present times

Shadow government, reptilians, Illuminati, Elders of Zion – a brief video of the origins of the most popular conspiracy theories.

The conspiracy theories have existed since antiquity and followed our society throughout the years. Where do the most popular theories come from, what were the consequences of their spreading and is there anything that can be done to stop them? In a short video from the Citizen+ online course “Conspiracy 101”, we dive into the history of conspiracy narratives to trace their origins and their impact on society.

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