Birth of La Cosa Nostra: Sicily's Dark Empire

Journey deep into the shadowy origins of the world's most notorious criminal organization - the Sicilian Mafia. From medieval protection rackets to modern-day crime syndicates, we unravel how a small island's secret society grew into a global criminal empire. Through declassified documents, historical records, and testimony from former mafiosi, discover how the code of "Omertà" transformed rural bandits into sophisticated criminal enterprises. Experience the bloody vendettas, political assassinations, and family betrayals that shaped Cosa Nostra's evolution from humble protection rackets to international drug trafficking. This definitive episode exposes the true story behind legendary bosses like Luciano Leggio and Totò Riina, the infamous "Years of Lead," and how this ancient criminal brotherhood continues to influence global organized crime today.🔪 Thanks for listening to Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers – exploring the darkest corners of organized crime and the minds of killers.📲 Stay connected: Facebook Mk-Ultra CAST | X @MkUltracast💬 Share your theories, favorite cases, and episode ideas with us online.🎙️ Because every empire leaves a trail of secrets.