The Roots of the American Mafia in Sicily's Feudalism and Familial Structure

The podcast episode delves into the origins of the American Mafia, highlighting its strong connections to Sicilian culture. It explains that the roots of the Mafia can be traced back to Sicily's feudalism, where the relationship between a feudal lord and his vassals mirrored the dynamic between a Mafia boss and his soldiers. The familial structure in Sicily, where everything revolved around family, also played a significant role in giving birth to the Mafia. The episode explores these connections by drawing parallels between feudal society and the structure of a Mafia family.