Just like Maltese DNA, Maltese culture is a mix of influences brought to the island by various occupiers of Malta over the centuries, for in addition to charting Malta’s history, the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Knights and British all left their stamp on the customs and traditions of the Maltese. These age-old traditions that survived through […]
Ähnlich wie die maltesische DNA ist auch die maltesische Kultur ein Mix aus Einflüssen, die von den verschiedenen Besatzern Maltas über die Jahrhunderte hinweg auf die Insel gebracht wurden. Neben der Geschichte Maltas haben die Phönizier, Römer, Araber, Ritter und Briten alle ihre Spuren in den Sitten und Traditionen der Malteser hinterlassen. Diese uralten Traditionen, […]
I only realised how under-represented women remained in early Malta photography when I went through my accumulations to select illustrations for these features. In album after bulging album, I found hardly any images of women at work (a working woman was not a mara tax-xogħol). With perseverance, I eked out enough photos for what, I trust, […]
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 and […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘MUŻA’ stands for MUŻew Nazzjonali tal-Arti, the Maltese name of the National Museum of Fine Arts, also a playful reference to the muses; the mythological figures who inspired creativity. And indeed, for its size, Malta’s MUŻA Fine Arts Museum offers a remarkable collection of over 20,000 works of European creativity, exhibiting works by world-renowned artists […]
Between the villages of Siġġiewi, Rabat and Dingli there is a hamlet called “tal-Fawwara”. Its name is derived from an old spring, known for the generosity of its flowing water.
Imbuljuta is the traditional Maltese drink served after Midnight Mass on Christmas and New Year’s Eve. It is the perfect recipe for those special nights where you want something hot, spicy and deliciously seasonal.
The preparation of minestra is a serious business in the Maltese islands and much discussion takes place between and within families about which vegetables should be used and whether it should or should not be mashed
This is one of the best-loved and most rewarding Maltese dishes, each family has its own recipe however few restaurants present a really good version of it.
Maltese marrows can be stuffed with either a ricotta or meat mixture, for a delicious traditional dish:
The history of Maltese and Gozitan food is best seen through the history of our islands going back as far as the Phoenicians who first visited more than 5,000 years ago
Any Sherlock can detect a number of things from my surname. Chetcuti is a clear indication that my ancestors bred cackles of baby chicks or that they used to laugh gently – like giggling chickens apparently – or that they used to be masters of the house. Each surname has its own tale, and given […]
In 16 and 17 century Malta witches and heretics were essentially seen as insiders who broke the code of ethics while Muslims and Jews were regarded with mistrust by the Maltese authorities and the Christian community. Read more …
The cippi of Malta are to Phoenician script what the Rosetta Stone is to Egyptian hieroglyphics, the key to finally decoding the world’s first written script, and the foundation of all later Phoenician and Punic studies.
A true Renaissance scholar, Sir Themistocles Zammit was successful in many fields, mainly as a medical doctor, but also as a researcher, historian, professor of chemistry, archaeologist and writer.
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