Maltese windows
When the Knights of Malta built Valletta in the seventeenth century, it was admired by all who saw it. We don’t realise that it took 400 years or so to
Illuminati symbols in Catholic Churches?
As I explore and stroll through churches and public buildings I can’t help but notice patterns and symbols. Often, these symbols explain something to me. The Illuminati all-seeing eye had
The Knights of St Lazarus
The Knights of Malta (to give them their full name, the Knights of St John of Jerusalem, Rhodes and Malta) are certainly familiar to followers of this site. I was
Skorba Temples in Malta
Would you bother to see a unique 6,000 year old temple just because it is not as impressive or complete as the others? If you answered ‘no’, you would miss
The Buskett Forest and the Maltese Falcon
When the Knights were given the Maltese islands they were asked to pay tribute of a Maltese Falcon every year to the monarch of Sicily. It’s a strange request, and
Egypt and Malta – Unusual Historical Connections
Ask anyone in Malta to direct you to the Mosta Dome and you’ll get immediate directions. Not all churches on the island are as well-known as this one is. Not
The US Liberty Bell (and the Maltese Connection)
I had hoped I would have slept a little on the red-eye from San Francisco but I had not. This is why I was groggy on the corner of Market
The Obelisk that Moved
In Malta, driving towards Valletta, you see a large obelisk amidst the many lanes of traffic fighting their way to work. This monument is Spencer Obelisk and has a connection
The Revolting Priests of Malta
Priests, especially in the Christian tradition, are rarely militant or warmongering. Even in the days of the Crusades, priests were not the ones at the front doing the fighting. So why
Fort St Angelo’s Fortifications
Fort St Angelo guarding the harbour. This is a quintessential view of Malta from the capital, Valletta. Many assume that the Knights built it for the Great Siege of Malta, but