From Al Capone's Miami mansion to Vincent Palermo's Houston hideaway, the unforgettable homes of history's most powerful mafia kingpins are seriously extravagant.

The Sicilian Mafia or Cosa Nostra (Italian: [ˈkɔːza ˈnɔstra, ˈkɔːsa-], Sicilian: [ˈkɔːsa ˈnɔʂː(ɽ)a]; "our thing" [3]), also referred to as simply Mafia, is a criminal society and criminal organization originating on the island of Sicily and dates back to the mid-19th century. It is an association of gangs which sell their ...

This is a list of Italian organized crime groups around the world. This list does not include all groups, clans or families identified as Cosa Nostra (Mafia crime families). This list does not include all Camorra, 'Ndrangheta or Sacra Corona Unita clans ("crime families"). In Italy there are many different Mafia-like organizations.

2019年2月5日 · The journey takes us to Sicily's spectacular mountainous interior to the notorious medieval hill town that spawned the infamous, and brutal, real-life Mafia clans: the Corleonesi.

2023年9月19日 · Lucky Luciano, a significant figure in American organized crime during the mid-20th century, was known for his leadership in the Italian-American mafia. His Bronx mansion was a substantial property that reflected his stature and influence within the world of organized crime.

2021年8月27日 · Since 1982, Italy has confiscated more than 36,000 mafia-owned properties. "Confiscation is one of the most effective instruments in the fight against organized crime,” says Zora Hauser, who...

2024年3月20日 · To outsiders, Italy is famous for pasta, pizza, mandolino, and what is generically referred to as “the mafia.” Mafia groups, or rather, mafie are embedded in Italy’s history. Though they are often glamourised by movies and entertainment , their existence impacts Italy on a political, economic, and social level, and their effects vary from ...

2023年8月17日 · The Italian Mafia has drastically curtailed the number of homicides it commits, opting for a more calculated and inconspicuous approach to violence. Presently, they deploy crimes like arson, physical assaults, and threats as intimidation tactics, which are less likely to attract police attention.

Explore the roots and transformation of the Italian Mafia, Cosa Nostra, from Sicily's history to global organized crime. Discover key figures and events.

A journey to discover the history of the city of Corleone, the history of the peasants and the daily life of the noble landowners, the birth of the history of the mafia and anti-mafia.