The Sicilian Mafia or Cosa Nostra (Italian: [ˈkɔːza ˈnɔstra, ˈkɔːsa -]; Sicilian: [ˈkɔːsa ˈnɔʂː (ɽ)a]; lit. 'Our Thing'), [3] also simply referred to as the Mafia, is an Italian criminal society and criminal organization …

Mar 4, 2026 · The Sicilian Mafia is made up of a coalition of criminal organizations—called “families” or “clans” in English and cosche (singular, cosca) in Italian—which engage in extortion, smuggling, …

La Cosa Nostra evolved from the Sicilian Mafia and is one of the foremost organized criminal threats to American society. Translated into English it means “this thing of ours.”

Oct 29, 2009 · The Mafia, a network of organized-crime groups based in Italy and America, evolved over centuries in Sicily, an island ruled until the mid-19th century by a long line of foreign invaders.

Dec 31, 2025 · Explore the roots and transformation of the Italian Mafia, Cosa Nostra, from Sicily's history to global organized crime. Discover key figures and events.

Feb 26, 2024 · As a result, gang mafia commanders have a reputation for being untouchable. The following are 15 of history’s most brutal, renowned, and feared Italian gangsters. Read more about …

Dec 16, 2024 · The story of the Italian Mafia is one of rise, fall, and resilience. From its humble beginnings as a survival mechanism for Sicilian immigrants to its peak as a criminal empire and …

In this post, we will learn about the origins of the Italian Mafia, its structure, and some of the most infamous Mafiosos in history. Interested in Italy’s most notorious serial killers?

Mar 3, 2026 · "Nitto" Santapaola was believed to have masterminded the murder of one of Italy's most famous anti-mafia prosecutors in 1992.

May 26, 2024 · The Sicilian Mafia, known as La Cosa Nostra ("Our Thing"), has a long and complex history in the United States. Born out of the feudal system in 19th-century Sicily, the Mafia emerged …