In pictures: Early political carnival satire in Malta
Satire as a public political weapon became widespread in Malta when censorship by the powerful started appearing less threatening. In carnival times, political
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Satire as a public political weapon became widespread in Malta when censorship by the powerful started appearing less threatening. In carnival times, political
Graphics have, since early times, spoken with some eloquence in most political discourses, not least in Malta. Images which shower at best ridicule, at worst c
On Lorenzo Manché’s 100th death anniversary, Louis Borg Manché and Edwin Borg Manché conclude a three-part series on the life and achievements of the ophthalmologist, educator and philanthropist. This is the final article in a three-part series. Read part one and part two. Role of Maltese in education During the 19th century there was considerable public debate in Malta on the issue of the role that the Maltese language should play in education. Having a keen interest in education, Lorenzo Manché provided significant input to two major public reviews. The first was to Royal Commis...