Murder. Heists. Extortion. Bootlegging. Gambling rings. A loosely knit group commanded by whoever had the most money. One rule all were expected to obey: “Thou shalt not snitch to the cops.” You may ...

Growing up as the son of an Italian immigrant in the 1990s, the word “mafia” has been in my lexicon for as long as I remember. It was unavoidable in that era. Media at the time was filled with images ...

Historian Ryan Gingeras examines the history -- and hidden influences – of underworld gangs around the globe.

Ray Liotta is teaming up with the History Channel to chronicle the rise and fall of the New York mafia’s most prominent families. On Wednesday, the network greenlit the documentary series, titled ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Some football fans in Las Vegas for the Super Bowl can also get a lesson in that city's Mafia history – which intersects quite frequently with Chicago Mafia history. The Mob Museum – ...

LORAIN, Ohio – Forget “The Godfather” or “Sopranos.” Learn about real mafia life from “made” man for New York’s Columbo crime family when reformed mobster Michael Franzese speaks Saturday, June 24.

Millennial mobsters are giving the Mafia some big issues. Look no further than last month's arrest of the alleged leader of New York's Colombo crime family, Andrew Russo. He was arrested for two ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When you hear “Kansas City,” what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? Is it the Chiefs? The barbecue? The hundreds of fountains scattered around the city? Maybe it’s all of ...