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‘Stop calling these small winged children cherubs’
Your mental image of a cherub is completely unlike the cherubs of biblical tradition. The history of the Western art of celestial creatures should be rewritten
August 27, 2025
Between stories and histories: An interview with Kassia St Clair
Joseph Caruana introduces one of the seven guest authors at the 20th edition of the Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival
August 26, 2025
From arthritis to nausea: five ways ginger could benefit your health
Ginger does more than spice up your stir-fry. Research shows it may ease nausea, reduce inflammation and even support heart health
August 26, 2025
Premier League: how kit colours impact performance
From red success to grey failure, kit colours appear to impact performance. What is your team's kit going to mean for their results this season?
August 25, 2025
Menopause and brain fog: why lifestyle medicine could make a difference
Sleep, physical activity, property nutrition and stress management can also support cognitive health, Maria Pertl and Lisa Mellon say
August 24, 2025
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Spazju Kreattiv at St James Cavalier
Shahed Bensaid and Sarah Deshayes Borg look back at the development of this extraordinary space of art, creativity and history
August 24, 2025
Can air conditioning really make you sick?
A microbiologist explains why there is a risk of irritated respiratory systems, airborne infections, sick buildings and more
August 24, 2025
Ghosted by a friend? 4 expert tips on how to handle the hurt
What happens when you’ve been ghosted by someone you’ve known for years – perhaps by childhood best friend, or even by a parent or a child
August 23, 2025
‘Bookshelf wealth’ is a TikTok trend
Reading's all the rage: Dua Lipa’s reading Helen Garner, for example. But books have signified taste for centuries
August 22, 2025
How germy is a public pool?
An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee and perspiration – and the deceptive smell of chlorine
August 21, 2025