Good urban planning – or a subterfuge for spirits, humanoids and secret sects?   Maybe it was just plain commonsense?

 By Albert Fenech  The island of Malta is riddled with underground tunnels and the two islands…

7,000 Years of History in Remarkable Episodes

The first evidence of human habitation in the Maltese Islands has been recorded at 5,200 BC,…

Notorious characters – little-known aspects of shady Maltese characters

 By Albert Fenech   Every country has its share of notorious characters, Malta no less. I…

Is It True that the French Have Never Forgiven Malta? And to Whom Does the Sword Belong?

The French have never quite forgiven Maltese “indiscretion” even though over 220 years have passed but…

My Treasure Island – a Rock of Fascination Throughout my Life

Episodes, loves and dreams By Albert Fenech As I straggle (I purposely used “straggle” and not…

The Most Defended Location in the World (Not Where You Might Think)

The Great Wall of China, the Berlin Wall, Hadrian’s Wall, the US-Mexico Border Wall and the…