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Melitensis – analysing Malta’s mark on life’s catalogue
A new exhibition in Mdina explores the use of the Latin adjective ‘melitensis’, meaning ‘from Malta’, in scientific nomenclature
“How I uncovered a potential ancient Rome wine scam”
Conor Trainor explains how he uncovered deception in the Mediterranean wine trade whilst studying an archaeological site in Crete
Festival breathes new life into Sliema alleyways
‘Sqaqien’ celebrates town's heritage and its community
Taste History: a true sense of place
"Experiencing the taste of historical dishes offers an unparalleled connection to the past." You are invited to find out more
New halls at Grand Master’s Palace open to the public
Renovated spaces formed part of the Grand Master’s summer apartment
From Arctic icon to island relic: the forgotten Dash 7 in Malta
An interview with Norwegian professional photographer Tor Waageng, who captured Widerøe's Dash 7 in its prime — a plane that is now abandoned and forgotten in Malta
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
The hidden world of traditional Maltese chanting by women
An event on Friday May 23 explores the rarely-documented għana of women in Malta as part of Ritmu Roots festival
Duel with song, and dance like it’s carnival at Ritmu Roots Festival
From May 21-24 traditional music is taking centre stage in Floriana and Valletta at the 2025 edition of Ritmu Roots Festival
Illuminating Malta: history through ancient oil lamps
A talk recently delivered by Nigel Klemenčič-Puglisevich explored the history of Malta’s ceramic oil lamps