The origins behind your favorite conspiracy theories - Illuminati, New World Order, Freemasons & Secret Societies, Moon Hoax, Mind Control & more.  Professor Aaron John Gulyas' book "Conspiracy Theories: The Roots, Themes, and Propagation of Paranoid Politic and Cultural Narratives." Conspiracies & paranoid thinking , once relegated to backrooms and online forums has become a cultural phenomenon in the 21st centuries. Their underlying concerns have a long history in the U.S. & have often been bolstered by revelations of real conspiracies & cover-ups by private & public entities. We examine various conspiracy theories providing a unique view of U.S. history & highlighting fears both founded & unfounded.