Extra 1: How the Mafia Got Its Start
In 1803, Sicily and Malta won contracts to provide lemon juice to the entire British Royal Navy. Half a century later, the mafia was born.
An episode of the Tell Me Something I Don't Know podcast, hosted by Stephen J. Dubner and Stitcher, titled "Extra 1: How the Mafia Got Its Start" was published on August 28, 2017 and runs 15 minutes.
August 28, 2017 ·15m · Tell Me Something I Don't Know
Summary
In 1803, Sicily and Malta won contracts to provide lemon juice to the entire British Royal Navy. Half a century later, the mafia was born.
Episode Description
In 1803, Sicily and Malta won contracts to provide lemon juice to the entire British Royal Navy. Half a century later, the mafia was born.
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