Lucky Luciano: Luck Strikes Chuck

Not the most common name when it comes to Mob bosses, but not for his lack of accomplishments. With a swift iron fist, Russ ruled for 3 decades, and now his life joins Blood Stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

When it comes to megalomania, Gotti was the most infamous. Lived by the code, and died upholding it. And in between those two moments, Gotti became the most famous Mob boss in the history of La Cosa NostraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The story continues about Charles “Lucky” Luciano, who made the Mob a highly sophisticated criminal empire. From night clubs to brothels, Luciano’s Mob spread its tentacles into every part of American society, earning billions . . . and a reputation. Meanwhile, the FBI had dec ...

In the 1920s, at the height of prohibition, the intelligent, ruthless, and visionary, Charles “Lucky” Luciano forever transformed the Mob from warring street gangs into a highly sophisticated criminal empire. By the time Luciano was finished, the Mob was bigger than General Motor ...  Show more

In 1935, Eunice Carter is at the center of the largest investigation of organized crime in U.S. history. Meanwhile, there's a power struggle raging in the heart of organized crime and as the dust settles, Lucky Luciano finds himself at the top. As Lucky’s star rises, Eunice finds ...  Show more

Detective Anthony Amore tracks down stolen art and follows clues all over the world hunting priceless masterpieces which have been snatched by thieves.
Today, Amore talks to Nicola Tallant about one time heiress, Rose Dugdale, who gave up a charmed life to become an IRA acti ...  Show more