In this Kings and Generals animated documentary, we trace the history of the American Mafia—from its roots in New York’s Five Points to its rise to power during the Prohibition era. Meet ...

The claim: The US government intentionally poisoned alcohol during Prohibition. Historical facts can sometimes be stranger than fiction. Even claims that at first sound conspiratorial can be ...

Prohibition bred corruption, organized crime, gangland violence and a general disrespect for law by a thirsty but otherwise law-abiding population, while the moral and economic rejuvenation touted ...

Although the term "gangster" is used for any criminal from the 1920s or 30s that operated in a group, it refers to two different breeds. Mobsters belonged to organized crime rings. They generally ...

Capone, a charismatic and ambitious individual, possessed a ruthless nature and an insatiable desire for power and wealth. He ...

Sheboygan during Prohibition saw ‘gigantic’ raids, alcohol poisonings & spirited debates A spirited debate on Prohibition in March 1930 saw Sheboygan Press editor Charles E. Broughton go toe ...