Tag: "mafia"

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Episode 5 Omertà

In 1875, the government of Italy first officially investigates the crimes of the Mafia in Sicily, which has become a national scandal.

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Episode 4 La speranza

Sicily, in 1861, now part of the Kingdom of Italy. Garibaldi’s promises of a peasant revolution have failed to come true.

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Episode 3 Gli sciacalli

In 1835, the Bourbons still control Italy.

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Episode 2 La legge

Sicily, in 1785, controlled by the Bourbons of Naples. A crusading Viceroy, works to reform Sicily, but meets opposition on all sides.

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Episode 1 Gli antenati

In 1556 the corrupt Gramignano family holds absolute power over the small island of Sicily, which is ruled at this time by Spain.