‘Abandoned Engineering’ Investigates ‘Mafia Wars’ Relics In Sicily And Ireland For U&Yesterday

‘Abandoned Engineering’ Investigates ‘Mafia Wars’ Relics In Sicily And Ireland For U&Yesterday

U&Yesterday’s Abandoned Engineering series continues its fourteenth season, with episode eight, titled “Mafia Wars,” scheduled for Friday, May 16, 2025, at 8:00 PM GMT. The program examines derelict structures and their historical connections.

This installment focuses on deserted villas in Sicily, exploring the island’s intricate links to the Mafia. The narrative then shifts to an aristocratic mansion in Ireland, a site connected to a peculiar terrorist plot. The series consistently aims to detail the stories behind these forsaken building projects, revealing why these ambitious undertakings were ultimately left unfinished and what tales the remaining structures hold.

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