The Skull and Bones crest is the same as that flown on a pirate ship‘s flag with the date 322 emblazoned beneath it, thought to refer to 322 BC when the Greek orator Demosthenes died, a moment that saw ancient Athens begin its transition from democracy to plutocracy, implying the group‘s belief that America should follow suit and surrender the responsibilities of government exclusively to the wealthy.(…)
The chances of finding out the truth remain slim, however.