Culture and History

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Although it is such a small island, Malta has held great significance in the history of the Mediterranean. Throughout the years, its culture and history have been shaped by different rulers and occupiers, leaving behind traces of their presence around the archipelago. Deep dive into Maltese history, culture, books, language, food and related events that will make your visit to Malta worthwhile.

The History of Civilizations in Malta: 5900 BC to 1091 AD

Culture and History

Malta can easily be described as a melting pot of European and North African history. ...

Il-Ħares: The Maltese “Ghost” Explained

Culture and History

Every culture has their own version of a meddling spirit. Some have the poltergeist, some ...

Maltese, English, and Italian: The Language Question

Culture and History

A diglossia is what happens when you have two dialects, or languages, being used by ...