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The thousand-year tale of how the fork crossed Europe
Darius von Guttner Sporzynski shares the story of how 'this scandalous utensil' got onto your plate today
‘The beauty and the beast’: St John’s Co-Cathedral Museum
Despite thefts, political tension and delays, St John's Museum continues to hold an important place in Malta’s museological and artistic history
Floriana fortifications: from defensive structure to MICAS
Exhibition traces the history of the Floriana Lines and their transformation into the contemporary art space
Made in China? The remarkable tale of Venice’s iconic winged lion
The tomb guardian perhaps made its way to Venice in the luggage of Marco Polo's father and uncle, researchers say
Happy birthday, ‘Animal Farm’!
Glenn Burgess discusses George Orwell’s enduring commitment to socialist revolution as his famous novel turns 80 today
The George Cross: its untold story
A new book includes the story of documents recently discovered in The Royal Archives at Windsor Castle and the events that lay behind the award's bestowal
A peach of a summer: an August recipe
Enjoy an al-fresco recipe for peaches and mozzarella with an undertone of cumin and take a delicious foray into food heritage along the way
A potted history of fermented foods – from pickles to kimchi
Serin Quinn digs deeper into recent trends promoting fermented foods, which promise to boost your gut health and save both you and the planet from the scourge of food waste
Art inspired by archives examines the flimsy nature of truth
Two Moons and Two Suns, an exhibition in Valletta, documents why a journey to uncover the truth is never simple
What did ancient Rome smell like? Honestly, often pretty rank
Thomas J. Derrick explains why ancient cities would have been an olfactory onslaught despite scented perfumes and chewable deodorants, and why they didn't mind!