The Knights of St John hailed from most of the noble families of Europe. There is no doubt that with their arrival in Malta in 1530, they brought with them very strong influences from the Courts of Europe as well as some traces of their previous abode in the Greek island of Rhodes. Music […]
In the shadow of the looming Ottoman Siege of 1565, the island of Malta was a tapestry of rich and complex social interactions, often overlooked in the grand narratives of history. Ryan Grech’s study, based on the notarial acts of Matteo De Brincat from September 1564, sheds light on the roles and experiences of women […]
Antoine de Favray (1706-1798) was a masterful artist who made significant contributions to the European painting scene, particularly through his adeptness in the Grand Manner style, characterized by its lofty subjects and meticulous execution. Born in Bagnolet, near Paris, Favray’s journey into the world of art began later in life. He commenced his career in […]
Clothes really do chart our history in a way that little else can. From the mini-skirted 1960s to the bustles and tussles of the Victorian era, the way things were worn can offer incredible insight into the thinking and ideologies of the day. And now, thanks to an exhibition of portraits and folkloristic scenes by […]
The Maltese islands have the oldest standing structures in the world and have been occupied by the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Order of St. John, the French, the British and many more! In 1964 Malta finally gained its Independence, the culmination of its rich history.
Early photographs of interiors of buildings in Malta, especially private homes, turn out to be relatively rare. One reason for this may be that, up to the first quarter of the 20th century, photography then relied on slow, light-sensitive emulsion and required abundant light, available only outdoors or, alternatively, long exposures by a camera stabilised […]
Malta għandha numru ta’ portijiet naturali li taw lill-gżira importanza strateġika fil-Mediterran u għalhekk dik il-qawwa li kienet tikkontrolla lil Malta kienet f’pożizzjoni li tinfluwenza avvenimenti fil-Mediterran.
Le isole maltesi hanno le strutture più antiche del mondo e sono state occupate dai Fenici, dai Romani, dall’Ordine di San Giovanni, dai Francesi, dagli Inglesi e molti altri! Nel 1964 Malta ha finalmente ottenuto la sua indipendenza, il culmine della sua ricca storia.
Malta’s architectural landmarks form a journey through the islands’ exciting past as each building – from the prehistoric temples to the grand Baroque churches – is a “witness in stone” keeping history alive.
I monumenti architettonici di Malta formano un viaggio attraverso il passato eccitante delle isole poiché ogni edificio – dai templi preistorici alle grandi chiese barocche – è un “testimone in pietra” che mantiene viva la storia.
La visite des monuments architecturaux de Malte est un voyage à travers l’histoire diverse et passionnante des îles maltaises. Chaque bâtiment historique étant la preuve du passé fascinant de Malte.
Les îles Maltaises, Malte, Gozo et Comino, furent occupées successivement par les Phéniciens, les Romains, les Arabes, les Normands, les Angevins, L’Ordre de St. John, les Français les Anglais et plusieurs autres. En 1964, Malte gagna finalement son indépendance.
Die Maltesischen Inseln – Malta, Gozo und Comino – liegen ca. 95 km südlich von Sizilien und 290 km nördlich von Tunesien und verbinden somit das östliche Mittelmeer mit dem westlichen. Zusammen nehmen die Inseln nur 316 km² Fläche ein, wobei Malta die größte Insel ist. Sie hat viele natürliche Häfen und spielt dadurch eine […]
Maltas Architektonische Bauweise bietet eine aufregende Reise durch die Vergangenheit der Insel – von den vorgeschichtlichen Tempeln bis zu den großen Kirchen der Barock Zeit – der „Zeuge in Stein“ lässt die historische Vergangenheit am Leben.
According to orthodox archaeologists, the remains of bones, fragments of pottery, and marks of fire indicate that human beings have lived in Malta since at least 5200 BC.
Située à 80 kilomètres au sud de la Sicile et à 370 kilomètres à l’est de la côte tunisienne, l’île de Malte semble avoir été peuplée pour la première fois pendant la période Néolithique par une vague d’immigrants venant de Sicile. Cependant, cette colonisation néolithique est fortement remise en question par de nouvelles recherches qui […]
Situated 80 kilometres south of Sicily and 370 kilometres east of the Tunisian coast, the island of Malta appears to have been first settled during the early Neolithic period by a wave of immigrants from Sicily.
In addition to the sacred role of the Hagar Qim and Mnjadra temples, Mnajdra also seems to have served as an astronomical observation post, marking the solstices and the seasons through the position of the sun.
The formation and function of cart ruts form part of the most intriguing problems in Maltese archaeology.
Bien qu’on puisse les trouver dans tous les endroits où la roche est exposée sur l’île, peu de gens connaissent l’existence des « Cart-Ruts » (traces de charrues), et encore moins essayèrent d’étudier leur place dans l’histoire maltaise. En effet, bien que l’intérêt pour ces caractéristiques rocheuses ait été documenté depuis le XVIIe siècle, aucune […]
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