The first evidence of human habitation in the Maltese Islands has been recorded at 5,200 BC,…
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An enchanting timeline of history and beauty – the most beautiful places in the Maltese Islands – and why
By Albert Fenech We have now embarked on a New Year and under normal circumstances the…
A Grand Canal Scheme That Went Awry – And Left Its Unpleasant Aftermath
How shattering when a grand scheme based on noble aims goes askew and leaves a bitter…
The bumper month of December
By Albert Fenech A month for celebrations, events and joyfully colourful entertainment shows – and Christmas…
When Olive Oil was more precious than Gold
By Albert Fenech They used to say that armies marched on their stomachs. Roman armies marched…
Ship-to-Shore power technology – Malta and Gozo as its centre
Although Switzerland has no sea or any sea shores, it has MSC Cruises which is the…
Malta and Gozo – among the world’s leading treasure islands?
Malta and Gozo comprise one of the smallest island groups in the world. However, there are…
What’s in a name? Better a nickname!
By Albert Fenech The passage of time has not made nicknames any the less popular…
Roman – Mists of Time & Old Wives’ Tales
By Albert Fenech Did the Knight Templar Stagno use his magic? With time hanging heavy on…
Mediterranean + Sea +Malta = Middle Sea Yacht Race
By Albert Fenech Internationally, October is not a special month of tremendous events. It heralds the…