Episode
The UnXplained: Secret Societies
Overview
The idea that a handful of shadowy organizations control world events has been around for centuries. Today, the Mafia, Skull & Bones, and the Freemasons are just a few of the mysterious groups said to meet behind closed doors, keeping dangerous secrets. What are the codes and rituals that define their beliefs? And is it possible that secret societies not only shaped the events that defined the 20 th century, but will continue to shape the future?
Details
- Series
- The UnXplained
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 2025-06-20
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Secret Societies is Episode 9 in Season 7 of The UnXplained. It aired on 2025-06-20. The runtime is 42 min.
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