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The Megalithic Temples of Malta Article Send to Google Classroom: X The megalithic temples of Malta and Gozo rank amongst the oldest free-standing buildings in the world. Construction of these temples started c. 3500 BCE, an impressive architectural feat for their time, particularly given that the builders had limited access to materials and did not have metal tools at their disposal. Though we do not know much about how these people lived before their disappearance in 2500 BCE, the temples they left behind can tell us a lot about the progression of their art style and even start to give us ...

February 15, 2021 Six countries and 13 cities visited all in just two short months; this was the rollercoaster that was my half-semester abroad last spring in Torino, Italy. With so many distinct experiences in all kinds of different locations, I find it difficult to select a mere handful of moments that sincerely capture the essence of my time abroad. After writing to you from behind the screen for two weeks now, I’m sure you’re curious as to what my highlights from Europe were. After a great deal of pondering and emotional reminiscing, I present to you my top five moments studying abroa...

Mgarr United, Melita FC and Luqa St Andrews have all secured historic promotions to the second tier of Maltese football this month. This season, the Malta FA launched a new format which saw the formerly known second and third divisions amalgamated into three groups within one division called the National Amateur League. When contacted by The Sunday Times of Malta, Mġarr United captain Clayton Borg, who has been part of the squad since the club was at the bottom of Maltese football, referred to the club’s promotion as “a dream come true”. “When I joined Mgarr, the club was in the thir...

Drawings and paintings by Marvic Muscat are on show at the Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria, until February 22. The title of the exhibition is #MALTESEMUSE, as it shows Malta itself is the muse behind Muscat’s works. In the paintings on display one can admire Maltese landscapes, seascapes, moods of weather, together with a timeless message and an uncontaminated way of life. Muscat is a multi-talented artist with an innate drive to express himself in stone-sculpting, painting and design in several mediums, including watercolour, pastels, acrylics and ink. The artist exhibited v...

Where are the best places to visit in Malta The lively resorts of Sliema, Qawra and Bugibba on the north-west coast are popular with holidaymakers looking for buzzing nightlife and plenty of bars and restaurants. You’ll find the best sandy beaches and golden bays along the north-west coast, including Golden Bay and neighbouring but quieter Ghajn Tuffieha. Must-see sights range from ancient burial complexes and catacombs to Valletta’s Lascaris War Rooms used by allied forces in WWII. Take to the water on boat excursions around the Grand Harbour or to the Blue Lagoon on the small neighbouri...