This is Albert’s Favourite Article of 2025. Being so small, the Maltese Islands have always been…
Tag: MalteseHistory
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…
When Olive Oil was more precious than Gold
By Albert Fenech They used to say that armies marched on their stomachs. Roman armies marched…
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…
New Buildings May Be Resisted Before Becoming Iconic
It’s not often that a construction site and a prospective new building evokes so much passion,…
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…
Two Unexpected Surprises as our Lives Continue to Change
A burning question – are we Maltese, alcoholics? Modern living means modern changing. When I was…
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 magical process of Fungus Rock and there are other natural attractions around Malta and Gozo
By ALBERT FENECH Dwejra is a fascinating little spot in the north west of Gozo, just…