Unlike the Sicilian mafia, if you are born into that family you are all part of the gang. So women have a much bigger role than in say youth gangs in the US, or in Sicily," Prof Varese said.

Sir Trevor returns to the world of the Mafia. In Staten Island, New York, he meets Linda, the daughter of Greg Scarpa - one of the Mafia's deadliest and most powerful figures.

Episode 2 - Trevor McDonald meets Marian Romano, wife of one of the richest gangsters in mob history, and Donna Mangiavillano, whose husband once made millions masterminding bank heists. More info ...

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