In the early 20th century, a disorganised bunch of criminals transformed into a criminal empire and made billions in the process.

In this episode, we'll learn how it all got started and why you didn't want to get on the wrong side of Charles "Lucky" Luciano.

The Murder of Giuseppe Masseria
Italian History
Migrational context
Early criminal gangs
The Castellammarese War
The formation of “The Commission”

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/new-york-five-part-one

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#366 | New York’s Five Families and The Business of Crime - Part I | History & Creation