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The smallest of the De Redin towers! Discovering Zurrieq’s Wardija Tower
 
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
New & now
New & now
What a shot! Check out this tense game of ‘Il-Gostra’ from back in the day
The photo was uploaded by John C. Navarro.
Emma Galea
Culture
Culture
When football united a nation! Check out this throwback photo of Malta’s 1950s Christmas tournaments
One powerful symbol of these tournaments was the singing of the Maltese Hymn by spectators.
Lyndsey Grima
Culture
Culture
A new year then and now: Take a look at how Malta welcomed 1951
The National Archives of Malta share a timely New Year throwback.
Francesca Vella
Sports & leisure
Sports & leisure
5 easy walks to explore the Maltese coast and countryside
The Maltese landscape has a unique kind of beauty, and walking is an excellent way to explore it. Try these easy themed nature walks in Malta and Gozo.
Melanie Drury
New & now
New & now
Resilience through time! Did you know about the rich history surrounding the Chapel of Saint John in Żurrieq?
This chapel is located in the Ħal Millieri area.
Lyndsey Grima
Culture
Culture
103 years ago today, Malta’s National Anthem was played for the first time at the Manoel Theatre
The anthem is written as a form of a hymn and prayer to God.
Emma Galea
New & now
New & now
A different kind of boxing day! 1948 photo shows the National Lottery’s first draw in war torn Valletta
This was only just a few years after World War II ended.
Emma Galea
Culture
Culture
Throwback to Christmas in 1942! Malta celebrates resilience with George Cross Christmas Cards
Christmas in Malta looked very different back then!
Francesca Vella
Culture
Culture
Calling history enthusiasts! Heritage Malta to open Ta’ Bistra Catacombs this Sunday
Your Sunday plans are sorted!
Lyndsey Grima
New & now
New & now
A blast from the past! 1955 photo shows Attard Primary School pupils during the Christmas play
Can you recognise anyone?
Emma Galea
Culture
Culture
Where did gulbiena come from? The story behind Malta’s curious Christmas tradition
The origin of the centuries-old tradition is not as clear as one may think.
Joanna Demarco
Culture
Culture
Happy Yuletide! But what is it really and what does it have to do with Christmas?
What are those Christmas carols actually going on about?
Melanie Drury
New & now
New & now
Flashback to 1963! Take a look at one of the earliest public appearances of Father Christmas in Malta
Throwback to 62 years ago!
Francesca Vella