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Tag: MalteseHistory
Balconies have now become fibreglass cages – Out with the old, in with the new
As a five-year-old boy I spent many hours sitting in a wooden balcony with my maternal…
The development of Maltese boats: getting out and about on the water
Messing about in boats comes as second nature to us Maltese and Gozitan islanders where the…
Islands of a few kilometres by a few kilometres – but the Maltese Diaspora is spread throughout world
The surface area size of the Maltese Islands is 261 square kilometres, a miniscule crag in…
No more flickering candles, shadows, ghosts or ghouls: A1 and Digital rule now
My late father was a great story-teller having acquired the knack from his boyhood days in…
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…