Conspiracy

American politics have become a hotbed for conspiratorial behavior, sparking interest even beyond our own borders. Although many are under the belief that this is a relatively new phenomenon, with the rise of fake news conspiracies, the twenty first century has in fact only built upon and evolved from the political beliefs and fears of early Americans, for better or worse.

Secrets hidden in plain sight by artists whose true intentions were not so much about creating masterpieces as they were about conveying a message and revealing something much, much darker.

Between the Biblical flood which propelled Noah to build his Ark and the modern day disasters of global warming, it has been a constant struggle for survival as we strive to understand and control the wild, untamable planet which we call home.

These supernatural occurrences are often times viewed by the public in conflicting manners, with some highly skeptical and others firm believers. Whether true or not however, it's hard to deny that there may be some things we just cannot explain.

Despite what good it can bring, religion has long found itself at the center of conflict and controversy. While some of these issues have been born from claims or ideologies expressed by devout followers, others have arisen from the assortment of conspiracies swirling around some of the world's most recognized theologies.

While the concepts of pseudoscience and medical quackery in the United States date back to the days of the original thirteen colonies, Americans continue to this day fighting misinformation, frauds and hoaxes when it comes to science and medicine.

The public has long been suspicious of those in power, particularly when it comes to government espionage. The ideas that "Big Brother" is always watching or that sinister foreign governments have infiltrated countries with "Manchurian Candidates" or "Sleeper Agents" have permeated our culture, growing into large-scale conspiracies that seem to never fade.

Since the dawn of the aircraft at Kill Devil Hills in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the world has been fascinated by the wonders of aviation. Marveling at each and every advancement in flight technology, the public helped to create the first modern celebrity out of an American aviator, Charles Lindbergh.

The general public has never been afraid to question whether or not businesses are working in our best interests, often turning to elected officials when situations become particularly troubling. Laws have been passed to help curb child labor, create a minimum wage, stop monopolies and much more, all at the insistence of concerned individuals willing to stand up against corporate greed.