The 1942 Spring Blitz
An account of the infamous 1942 Spring Blitz against the Mediterranean island of Malta.
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Matthew Camilleri
- May 10
- 3 min
Gardens of Floriana
A quick look at a map of Floriana reveals that nearly half its area is made up of green and open spaces.
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Dylan Seychell
- Apr 7
- 3 min
Explore Valletta like Never Before: The Original Free Walking Tours in Malta
Welcome to the stunning city of Valletta and to Colour My Travel! Haven't you been to our Free Walking Tours? No problem; we are thrilled...
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Matthew Camilleri
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Civil Defence Organisations
The vital work carried out by various Civil Defence Organisations in Malta during the Second World War.
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Matthew Camilleri
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Life Under Siege
Everyday life for Maltese civilians at the height of the Second World War aerial bombing campaign.
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Matthew Camilleri
- Jan 27
- 3 min
Misraħ Għar il-Kbir
In the area of the famous Dingli Cliffs and the popular nearby Buskett Gardens lies another much less known, and somewhat mysterious site.
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Matthew Camilleri
- Jan 6
- 2 min
Baptism of Fire
The first bombing raids against Malta during World War Two.
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Matthew Camilleri
- Dec 21, 2022
- 3 min
Qrendi
The small, quaint village of Qrendi boasts of a wealth of breathtaking scenery, a treasure trove of history, a rich religious cultural...
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- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
The future of museum collections
When analysing the business performance of a museum, one fundamental key performance indicator is the number of visitors, which is...
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Matthew Camilleri
- Nov 6, 2022
- 3 min
Food for the Dead
We wouldn't usually think of 'Food' and 'Death' in the same sentence. But a look back at our history shows that they were often connected.
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Matthew Camilleri
- Oct 13, 2022
- 3 min
Ghosts of Malta
Each year, as Halloween approaches, many revive their interest in the paranormal, including in Malta, where one finds no shortage of...
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Matthew Camilleri
- May 1, 2022
- 5 min
The Nibbia Church & Chapel of Bones
Despite the excellent medical services provided by the Order of St. John to the patients of their hospital in Valletta - the renowned...
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Matthew Camilleri
- Mar 20, 2022
- 5 min
The Decline of the Sacra Infermeria
The arrival in Malta of the Knights of St. John in 1530 would lead to a complete revolution in the local medical scene, particularly...
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Matthew Camilleri
- Mar 13, 2022
- 3 min
Comino Off The Beaten Track
There's more to Comino than just the famous Blue Lagoon... Check out this article for an off-the-beaten track experience!
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- Mar 8, 2022
- 3 min
Żebbiegħ Valley and Wardija Ridge Nature Walk
Fancy an off the beaten track walk in Malta's countryside? Try out this walking route!
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Matthew Camilleri
- Feb 27, 2022
- 5 min
Female Medical Staff in Hospitaller Malta
Whilst it is a well-known fact that during the time of the Order of St. John in Malta, the management and administration of its hospital...
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Matthew Camilleri
- Jan 30, 2022
- 7 min
Michelangelo Grima
Undoubtedly one of the most important developments in the history of the Sacra Infermeria was the establishment of the School of Anatomy...
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