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On the Trail of Food in Valletta
Valletta's rich food history.
Matthew Camilleri
Mar 15, 20233 min read
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Life Under Siege
Everyday life for Maltese civilians at the height of the Second World War aerial bombing campaign.
Matthew Camilleri
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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Misraħ Għar il-Kbir
In the area of the famous Dingli Cliffs and the popular nearby Buskett Gardens lies another much less known, and somewhat mysterious site.
Matthew Camilleri
Jan 27, 20233 min read
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Baptism of Fire
The first bombing raids against Malta during World War Two.
Matthew Camilleri
Jan 6, 20232 min read
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Qrendi
The small, quaint village of Qrendi boasts of a wealth of breathtaking scenery, a treasure trove of history, a rich religious cultural...
Matthew Camilleri
Dec 21, 20223 min read
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The future of museum collections
When analysing the business performance of a museum, one fundamental key performance indicator is the number of visitors, which is...
Matthew Sacco
Nov 22, 20224 min read
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Food for the Dead
We wouldn't usually think of 'Food' and 'Death' in the same sentence. But a look back at our history shows that they were often connected.
Matthew Camilleri
Nov 6, 20223 min read
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Ghosts of Malta
Each year, as Halloween approaches, many revive their interest in the paranormal, including in Malta, where one finds no shortage of...
Matthew Camilleri
Oct 13, 20223 min read
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The Nibbia Church & Chapel of Bones
Despite the excellent medical services provided by the Order of St. John to the patients of their hospital in Valletta - the renowned...
Matthew Camilleri
May 1, 20225 min read
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The Decline of the Sacra Infermeria
The arrival in Malta of the Knights of St. John in 1530 would lead to a complete revolution in the local medical scene, particularly...
Matthew Camilleri
Mar 20, 20225 min read
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Comino Off The Beaten Track
There's more to Comino than just the famous Blue Lagoon... Check out this article for an off-the-beaten track experience!
Matthew Camilleri
Mar 13, 20223 min read
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Żebbiegħ Valley and Wardija Ridge Nature Walk
Fancy an off the beaten track walk in Malta's countryside? Try out this walking route!
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Mar 8, 20223 min read
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Female Medical Staff in Hospitaller Malta
Whilst it is a well-known fact that during the time of the Order of St. John in Malta, the management and administration of its hospital...
Matthew Camilleri
Feb 27, 20225 min read
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Michelangelo Grima
Undoubtedly one of the most important developments in the history of the Sacra Infermeria was the establishment of the School of Anatomy...
Matthew Camilleri
Jan 30, 20227 min read
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The Pharmacy at the Sacra Infermeria
An important element of the Valletta Sacra Infermeria of the Knights of St. John was the pharmacy, known as the spezieria . Its role was...
Matthew Camilleri
Jan 9, 20226 min read
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The Casetta
Despite the excellent medical services provided at the Valletta Sacra Infermeria during the period of the Knights of St. John in Malta,...
Matthew Camilleri
Nov 28, 20215 min read
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Gabriele Henin - 'The Father of Anatomy in Malta'
One of the Order of St. John’s greatest successes during their time in Malta was the setting up of the Valletta Sacra Infermeria, which...
Matthew Camilleri
Nov 1, 20214 min read
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Care of Foundlings in Hospitaller Malta
Among the many contributions of the Order of St. John to Malta was the provision of excellent medical services to the local population,...
Matthew Camilleri
Sep 27, 20215 min read
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The Administration of the Sacra Infermeria
Following the arrival in Malta of the Knights of St. John in 1530, the local medical scene underwent a complete transformation,...
Matthew Camilleri
Sep 3, 20215 min read
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The School of Anatomy & Surgery at the Sacra Infermeria
The former Sacra Infermeria in Valletta is very much linked with the origins of medical teaching in Malta. This is because it was in this...
Matthew Camilleri
Jul 25, 20216 min read
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