What a great topic! The Illuminati are one of the most written about secret societies of all time. Most people are a little sad to learn that the Illuminati never amounted to a very big organization. In reality, their reputation far exceeded their actual influence.

For fun, if you like games, Steve Jackson published a game all about the secret order that makes fun of exaggerated ideas many hold about the order. I found a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jackson-Games-1305SJG-Illuminati/dp/1556343841

Anyway, upvoted and followed. Great post!