| Record | OBS-0642 |
|---|---|
| Category | Secret Societies/Groups |
| Status | DEBUNKED |
| Summary | The Protocols of the Elders of Zion is a fabricated text that purports to describe a Jewish plan for global domination. It is a foundational antisemitic conspiracy theory that has influenced many other conspiracy theories, including the New World Order. The text has been proven to be a forgery. |
| Origin | The Protocols first appeared in Russia in the early 20th century, likely fabricated by the Russian secret police. It was later popularized internationally, including in the United States. |
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| Evidence / consensus | The Protocols is a proven forgery, plagiarized from earlier political satires. It is universally rejected as a hoax by historians and scholars. |
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