History

The reasons behind the "INTERDETT"

What were the reasons behind the Interdett and the "war" between the Church and the Labour Party? It’s 1961. The Catholic Church is led...

How Gorbachev & Bush ended the cold war in Malta.

This article is part of an ongoing collaborative series by Spunt.mt and Lovin Malta. The 1945 Yalta conference marked the beginning of...

Operation Husky: How The Liberation Of Europe Was Launched From Malta

It’s June 1942, and Axis forces are celebrating the takeover of Libya. Malta now remains alone, one of the last strongholds of freedom in...

The history of Malta's relationship with Libya

We often forget it, but Tripoli is the closest capital city to Malta. Today we look at the love-hate relationship between Malta and...

It-tliet darbiet li Malta kisbet l-indipendenza

Bħall-Maglio, l-Indipendenza tal-1964 ma saritx f’daqqa waħda, iżda hi bint sensiela ta’ indipendenzi oħrajn li ġew qabilha.

Europeans or North Africans? Where do the Maltese come from?

Malta has always been a crossroads of nations. Our DNA reveals strong links to Sicilian people, but not only. Caruana finds evidence of...

Malta's greatest commander: Jean Parisot de Valette

The Knights Hospitaller were a band of celibate monks whose original purpose behind their foundation in the 11th century was to aid the...

The Cross Question: Should Malta change its flag?

Malta is a unique place. Its rich, colourful history has left its mark on the island and on the Maltese people, who are proud of the...

How close was Malta to being part of the UK?

In the early and mid-1950s, there was a burning issue on the future of Malta. Would Malta be able to rule itself and create opportunities...

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