The mafia is a hierarchical criminal organization that originated in sicily and took root in the united states during waves of italian immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.. In this article, we'll find out how people get into the mafia, what the mafia does and what law enforcement agencies have done to stop them.
New orleans is home to the oldest mafia in america.. Discover the full history of the new orleans crime family, from the 1860s dock wars to the rise of carlos marcello.