Rewriting Malta’s human history: Check out this fascinating science talk in Valletta this February
Remember the major discovery made in April 2025, which suggested that humans may have arrived in Malta a thousand years earlier than previously believed? The finding prompted researchers to rethink the timeline of human history on the Maltese Islands, and even challenged long-held ideas about Mediterranean prehistory.
These exciting developments will be explored during an upcoming Malta Café Scientifique talk led by Prof. Eleanor Scerri and Dr. Huw Groucutt, two internationally renowned scientists working on the IslandLab project, a global research initiative at the forefront of archaeological science.
The talk takes place on Tuesday 3rd February, from 7pm to 9pm, at Studio B, Spazju Kreattiv in Valletta. Drawing on evidence from the site of Għar il-Latnija, the speakers will explain how Malta’s earliest human presence may date back at least 1,000 years earlier than once thought.
Beyond rewriting dates, the discussion will look at the bigger picture, exploring themes of human resilience, environmental adaptation, and the long-distance connections ancient communities forged across the Mediterranean.
If you’re curious about Malta’s deep past and the science uncovering it, this is definitely a talk worth catching.
Will you be there?