Malta’s history is full of interesting rule systems from different regimes. One is the principle of seeking sanctuary. We’ve all seen movies where the bad guys go on the run
The Knights of Malta swore vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. But these rules might not quite mean what you’d expect of them. Especially not to the makers of the rules,
Life was hard for many Maltese people in 1775, especially if you weren’t a rich and noble knight. It got so hard that a rebellion was organised against the Order