The Origins of the Sicilian Mafia (Cosa Nostra)

In this video, we explore the roots of the Mafia in Sicily, dating back to the 19th century, and trace its evolution through the tumultuous events of Italian history.
From its humble beginnings as a rural network of protection and justice to its transformation into a sophisticated criminal empire, the Sicilian Mafia has left an indelible mark on Italian society and culture. We uncover the key figures, power struggles, and defining moments that shaped the Mafia's rise to prominence.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
1:01 History
3:46 Fascist suppression
6:33 Sack of Palermo
8:07 First Mafia War
9:55 Smuggling boom
11:21 Second Mafia War
13:04 Maxi Trial
14:07 War against the state and Riina's downfall
15:35 Provenzano years
21:55 Structure and composition
22:49 Clan hierarchy
26:04 Membership
29:00 Commission
31:47 Initiation ceremony
34:52 Introductions
36:05 Etiquette
36:21 Ten Commandments
38:30 Omertà
40:26 Protection rackets
44:40 Protection from theft
45:36 Protection from competition
46:36 Client relations
48:14 Protection territories
49:30 Vote buying
51:22 Smuggling
52:22 Bid rigging
52:56 Loan sharking
53:26 Forbidden crimes
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6:46 what kind of Sicilians are these? 🤔

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Got boys

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Olive garden

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Why government put quota on ilegals profit

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This is why the cicilians are look down on and discriminate against by the much more industrious and wealthy Milano and other northern Italians

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Garlic bead

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Parmesan cheese

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13th century. French invasion "Morte Alla Francia Italia Anela!"

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Pizza

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Tomatoe soup matza ball soup

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Cosa Nosta is American.

[@TopMafia101]

It’s originally from the Sicilian Mafia 😎

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Or are you trying not to get demonetized

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It’s originally from the Arabs, brought in during the conquest of Sicily.