Sicily, Mafia and Falcone

Aki grew up on Sicily. On the 23d of May 1992, the mafia blew up the highway behind his grandmother’s house, killing judge Giovani Falcone. A Millennial History on organised crime, undermining in all corners of society, dangerous myth-making and the powerful Sicilian mantra that rose from this fight.

This episode was published on 25 March 2022.

Producers: Andrea Voets and Luke Deane

Special thanks to: Alfio Antico, Giulia Tagliavia, Francesco Guaiana, Salvatore Bonafede

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