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History
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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!
Who is Luce the pilgrim?
Luce, a cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee, appeals to a younger generation while embracing time-honoured traditions
How was the wheel invented: a controversial rethink
Computer simulations reveal the unlikely birth of this world-changing technology nearly 6,000 years ago
Introducing a new edition of ‘Rajt Malta Tinbidel’
One of the 'best books' in Maltese ever published will be in print once again when a new edition comes out later this year
‘Grand Ambitions’ ‒ a landmark exhibition in St John’s Co-Cathedral
The St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation presents visionary drawings of Valletta by renowned Italian architect Francesco Laparelli da Cortona
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