THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN MAFIA

The star of American mobsters who inspired characters on the big screen, a refined man welcomed in the inner circles of the stars who were proud to present him as a friend, that was who Bugsy Siegel w...

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THE FIVE POINTS GANG: Considered the foundation of the American criminal organization known as Cosa Nostra, The Five Points Gang included some of those who would become the big names in the criminal o...

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The boss who inspired a character in 'The Great Gatsby' and was portrayed in the 'Boardwalk Empire' series. Who was Arnold Rothstein and what was his role in the History of the American Mafia? Listen...

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In 1931, after the deaths of Masseria and Maranzano, Lucky Luciano became the boss of what would become his own crime family. Vito Genovese became his deputy and Costello became his advisers, an impor...

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The turning point in the criminal career of Frank Costello but also of many criminals was dated January 17, 1920. This date coincides with the beginning of the period that will be remembered to this d...

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If there was ever a mobster who looked like a politician it is surely Frank Costello. It is no coincidence that he was nicknamed the minister of the underworld. We can, without a doubt, state that Cos...

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Michael Coppola aka "Trigger Mike" Trigger Mike was a prominent criminal of the New York Mafia, with a reputation as a sadistic and violent killer. Upon Joe Masseria's death in April 1931, he received...

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His majesty the executioner was just one of his nick names. Who was one of the most ruthless and feared members of cosa nostra? listen all about it in Albert Anastasia , a podcast from the series The ...

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