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How did sport become so popular?
Konstantine Panegyres explains the ancient history of a modern obsession, from the Ancient Egyptians to Saint Augustine
Gamers get hold of Nintendo’s hotly awaited Switch 2
Retailers in the US, Europe and other major markets are gearing up for a rush of excited fans
What was Mount Etna’s ‘Strombolian eruption’?
A volcanologist explains what happened at Mount Etna earlier this week
A conversation with fashion designer Carla Grima
Renowned as one of Malta’s foremost fashion designers, Carla is a pioneering force in local textile design. Her new summer collection launches on June 13
Maltese pianist returns for annual recital this Friday
"People at home are the best audiences" says pianist Bernice Sammut Attard
Transgender saints: their surprising stories
Christianity has long revered dozens of saints who would be called ‘transgender’ today says Sarah Barringer
50 years of The National War Museum in 50 artefacts
A new book from Heritage Malta, 'The National War Museum, 50 years: 50 artefacts' presents 50 key pieces in the museum’s collection along with the stories they tell
Ethereal calls in the night: discover the sound of Malta’s shearwaters
“The call of a shearwater is like no other bird you are likely to hear. It sounds like a baby crying, complete with split second pause for breath”
Books: Elizabeth Strout continues with aplomb
"Whereas 'Olive Kitteridge' was a tapestry, 'My Name is Lucy Barton' is like a scrapbook," and other musings
Growing new trees on Gozo: a successful first season
Siġar, a volunteer-led environmental e-NGO, has been planting indigenous trees across the island since its registration nine months ago, says Simon Wallace