Becoming Evil: The Mafia
Becoming Evil: The Mafia
From bootlegs to urban battlefields this groundbreaking series traces the origin of the gangs that dominated criminal activities and invented their own codes of conduct.
Tea Parties, Revolution and Anarchy
From bootlegs to urban battlefields this groundbreaking series traces the origin of the gangs that dominated criminal activities and invented their own codes of conduct. This episode journeys into the roots of organized crime.
Atlantic City and the Boardwalk Empire
Meet the legendary figures of Atlantic City and the Boardwalk and discover how rum running and bootlegging built an empire.
Chicago and the Rise of Al Capone
Witness the real story behind the rise of Al Capone and the city of Chicago. Discover why the roaring twenties played the crucial role as the heart and soul of gangster life.
1929 – Year of Chaos and Crime
1929. The St. Valentines Day Massacre - National Crime Syndicate and the Stock Market Crash - The year of chaos and crime
J. Edgar Hoover, the FBI and “Public Enemies”
Prohibition repealed but J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI have a new Public Enemies list to gun down and collar criminals.
The Italian Mob and the real “Godfathers”
The Italian Mob and the real Godfathers of New York - Las Vegas, a playground for the Mob
Episode 7
Bourbon and moonshine making in the South
Episode 8
How Prohibition led to stock car racing
Episode 9
Hear the story of 'Walking Tall fame' Buford Pusser, the one man who was willing to take on the Dixie Mafia from his daughter, Dwana, as she discusses her daddy's heroic life and tragic death.
The Mob Before Las Vegas
An exploration of the Mob's beginnings and influence in the city of New York
Las Vegas Before the Mob
Before the Mob made their mark in Las Vegas, the town was a barren one.
The Mob Comes to Las Vegas
The Mob's influence started growing during the 1920s and 1930s.
Las Vegas' Golden Age
Las Vegas hit the jackpot post-WWII through 1960.
On Top of the World
To lure in additional visitors, Vegas became the destination for top performers, innovative tourism tactics and big payouts!
Las Vegas Becomes a Modern City
Spectacle invades the city that never sleeps and a technological revolution takes place.
Vegas Reinvents Itself
As the old Mob dwindles, a whole new Mob starts to take over.
The End of the Mob in Las Vegas
Through regulation and investigation, the Mob was forced out of Vegas to keep the city "clean"
Corporate Vegas
The 1990s brought about changes to Vegas where corporations and large businesses transformed Vegas to the city we know today.
Las Vegas – America's Third City
In the 21st Century, Vegas must uphold its reputation as one of America's most