Shakespeare Conspiracy Theory
One of the oldest and most popular conspiracy theories is the one suggesting that William Shakespeare was not the author of his famous works. Conspiracy theorists have long speculated that another individual with more education and sophistication wrote the plays attributed to Shakespeare.
Wikipedia | Conspiracy theorists argue that Shakespeare was “illiterate.” And this theory is by far the old conspiracy of all time.
Theorists for centuries have proposed candidates such as Christopher Marlowe, Francis Bacon, and Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford. Proponents of these theories point out that none of these individuals had a formal education. However, Shakespeare's work contains evidence of considerable knowledge in certain areas. These include:
- Law
- History
- Classical literature
- Philosophy
- Geography
- Mathematics.
Elvis Presley Faking His Death Conspiracy Theory
The theory goes that Elvis was actually still alive after he supposedly died in 1977. According to the conspiracy, his death was faked, and he went into hiding to escape the glare of fame. Conspiracy theorists claim this explains why Presley's grave is located at Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis instead of Graceland, which many believe should have been Elvis' final resting place.
Sky News | Conspiracies suggest that Elvis Presley “faked” his own death to avoid the glare of fame.
Princess Diana's Death Conspiracy Theory
The conspiracy theory around Princess Diana's death began shortly after her fatal car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997. Proponents of the theory allege foul play by British secret service agents who are said to have orchestrated a murder plot against her.
According to believers of this conspiracy theory, their suspicious deaths were meant to send a message to other royal family members.
The Jesus Conspiracy Theory
The Jesus Conspiracy Theory suggests that the traditional story surrounding Jesus' life is a fabrication and that Jesus never existed. This theory has been around for centuries and has gained new attention in recent years due to the rise of skepticism among some individuals about the Bible's historical accuracy.
Thus, conspiracy theorists point out inconsistencies in the New Testament, a lack of archaeological evidence, and a lack of contemporary accounts as evidence that the traditional narrative surrounding Jesus was fabricated by early Christian leaders to control their followers. Additionally, they suggest that stories from other religions may have influenced Christianity and its founding narrative.
GTN / Conspiracy theories argue that the Princess of Wales was “murdered” back in 1997.
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
The assassination of United States President John F Kennedy on November 22, 1963, has been the subject of numerous conspiracy theories for decades. Many people believe he was the victim of a grand and sophisticated plot to take his life. Thus, conspiracy theorists have proposed various theories as to why JFK might have been the target. And it ranges from geopolitical motivations to organized crime links.
However, the most popular theory among Conspiracy theorists is that JFK was assassinated by multiple gunmen arranged in a “triangulation of fire.” This explains why witnesses reported hearing more than three shots fired from different directions.
