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  1. Oct 22, 2009 · Learn about the origins, structure and activities of the American Mafia, an Italian-American organized-crime network that rose to power in the 20th century. Explore the Mafia's role in Prohibition, its violent conflicts, its rituals and its influence on popular culture.

  2. Learn about the infamous criminals who made history with their crimes, from Al Capone to Whitey Bulger. Explore their biographies, photos, videos, and more on Biography.com.

  3. Mar 18, 2019 · Learn about six notorious mob killings from the 20th century, from the St. Valentine's Day Massacre to the death of Frank Cali. See photos and read about the motives, methods and consequences of these mafia murders.

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  4. With the exception of associates, all mobsters within the Mafia are "made" official members of a crime family. The three highest positions make up the administration. Below the administration, there are factions each headed by a caporegime (captain), who leads a crew of soldiers and associates.

  5. May 20, 2024 · The Mafia owed its origins to and drew its members from the many small private armies, or mafie, that were hired by absentee landlords to protect their landed estates from bandits in the lawless conditions that prevailed over much of Sicily through the centuries.

  6. Jan 15, 2024 · 35 of the Most Famous Mobsters in US History. Published: January 15, 2024 by John Harrington. Virtually all nations suffer from the pernicious influence of organized crime.

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  8. Jun 26, 2018 · "Cadillac Frank" is just one of the famously nicknamed mobsters of the 20th century. Mobsters acquire nicknames from many different places: reporters, cops, friends, etc. Some enjoy the...

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