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Culture
Did you know? Queen Victoria’s granddaughter Princess Victoria Melita was born in Malta
 
Emma Galea
New & now
New & now
166 years ago, Malta experienced one of its BIGGEST earthquakes
Many buildings ended up in absolute ruin.
Emma Galea
Culture
Culture
WATCH: Heritage Malta using X-Ray technology to study and preserve Maltese ancient artworks
The technology is being provided by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Emma Galea
Culture
Culture
WATCH: Striking footage of Malta during World War II will leave you speechless
Malta has been through a lot...
Jillian Mallia
Beaches
Beaches
Then & now! Incredible 1970s postcard brings back memories of Riviera Martinique
The bay remains gorgeous, but the hotel looks a little different today
Sarah Micallef
New & now
New & now
Get your umbrellas out! Thundery showers expected over Malta and Gozo THIS weekend
No strong winds are expected.
Emma Galea
Culture
Culture
Msida like you’ve never seen it before! Check out these 150-year-old photos
The Msida Marina was originally built in the late 18th century by the British.
Emma Galea
New & now
New & now
Heritage Malta organising two exhibitions in honour of artists Antoine Camilleri and Frank Portelli
The exhibitions will be held throughout November and December.
Emma Galea
Culture
Culture
WATCH: Check out this old footage of Sliema's Ghar id-Dud & the promenade back in 1951
Do you remember Ghar id-Dud like this?
Jillian Mallia
Culture
Culture
Did you know? A 16th century legend is tied to this lesser-known Gharghur chapel
The chapel can be found on Triq il-Madliena.
Benjamin Abela
Culture
Culture
Creepy! This Floriana friary once displayed mummified residents in underground niches
The mummification process lasted around a year.
Benjamin Abela
Culture
Culture
Do you remember Malta’s very first National Museum?
Precious pre-historic artefacts from the National Museum of Archaeology weren’t always housed in Valletta ...
Roxanne Grillo
Culture
Culture
Eight terrifying local ghost stories that will freak you out
Drama is inherent in Malta's history, which is why it's no surprise that apparitions are abound, rooted in the island’s steep historical past.
Lisa Borain
Culture
Culture
Take cover! Did you know that Mgarr’s home to its very own nuclear shelter?
This is one of eight nuclear shelters built around the Maltese islands.
Benjamin Abela
Culture
Culture
Early 20th century photo shows Dragonara Palace BEFORE Paceville was even built
Dragonara got its name from a fiery legend…
Emma Galea