My late father was a great story-teller having acquired the knack from his boyhood days in…
Tag: MalteseHistory
When a Keg of Salt was Worth More than the Same Weight in Gold
Malta’s lengthy history in saline culture – but is it now threatened? Hard to believe that…
A Grand Canal Scheme that went awry – and left its unpleasant aftermath
MALTESE SAYING “What can one expect – he/she is from the “Mandragg”! The sad and unfortunate…
The Luxurious Beauty of Malta’s Largest Gardens
Relax and enjoy the fragrance of Malta’s flora and fauna environment. Think about it – what…
Years Pass and Some Mysteries Remain Unexplained
Booms and bombs everyday in Malta and Gozo are just a regular occurrence. The people of…
Childhood Memories of King George VI’s Death
There are some things etched in childhood memory that one never forgets. When King George VI…
“Sette Giugno”, the First Malta and Gozo Steps for Independence
Public disturbances manifest hunger and deprivation It cannot be denied that Malta has a past of…
The Goddess Queen Calypso and her captivating love for Greek hero Ulysses
It is curious and it is quirky but nevertheless totally factual. Anybody who was anybody in…
The Mediterranean Sea, a sea of piracy and plunder throughout history?
Mankind has always been told to profit by the lessons of history, the wars, bloodshed, plagues,…
February in Malta: Solemnity Contrasts with Frivolity… and Whisky
This is Albert’s Favourite Article of 2025. Being so small, the Maltese Islands have always been…