The secret societies of all ages and countries embracing the mysteries of ancient India, Japan, Egypt, Mexico, Peru, Greece and Scandinavia, the Cabbalists, early Christians, heretics, Assassins, Thugs, Templars, the Vehm and Inquisition, mystics, Rosicrucians, Illuminati, Freemasons, Skopzi, Camorristi, Carbonari, nihilists, and other sects