Conspiracies don’t just stay online — they shape politics, activism, and social debate. This category explores figures, movements, and events where belief collides with power.
Flat Earth Explained Flat Earth Theory: Claims, History, and Facts (Courtesy: Claus Lunau/Science Photo Library) The Flat Earth theory asserts that the Earth is flat rather than spherical, despite overwhelming scientific evidence to the contrary. Flat Earth beliefs persist in online communities and social media groups. While often dismissed as a pseudoscience, the movement offers … Read more
Pizzagate Conspiracy Explained What is Pizzagate? Pizzagate is a conspiracy theory that began during the 2016 U.S. presidential election. It falsely claimed that a child trafficking ring was being run out of a Washington, D.C. pizzeria called Comet Ping Pong, allegedly linked to political figures. How It Spread The theory grew out of misinterpreted “Podesta … Read more
Supporters of then-President Donald Trump fly a U.S. flag with a symbol from the QAnon conspiracy theory as they gather outside the Capitol on Jan. 6 ahead of the insurrection.Win McNamee/Getty Images QAnon: The Storm Explained “The Storm” is one of the most widely discussed concepts within the QAnon conspiracy theory. Followers of QAnon claim … Read more
Understanding QAnon A Comprehensive Analysis of a Modern Conspiracy Movement At a Glance QAnon is a far-reaching conspiracy theory movement that emerged in 2017, centered around anonymous posts claiming to reveal secret government intelligence. Despite being widely debunked by researchers, journalists, and fact-checkers, it has significantly influenced online discourse and real-world events, demonstrating the power … Read more