When Malta in 1565 is mentioned, attention usually turns to the Great Siege: the Knights of St John, the Ottoman army and the battles that became part of the island's historical memory. However,...

Pranks a lot! 'Raġġiera għal Mastru Gerfex' Author: Carmel G. Cauchi Illustrated: Frank Schembri Publisher: Merlin Publishers   What happens when a...

Malta-based author Mark Grenside has launched two new thrillers, The Bastion and Sunset Circus, continuing the Marcus Riley series that began with his acclaimed debut, Fall Out. Published by Sharpe...

The red banner bearing the black double-headed eagle was the ensign of George Castriota, better known as Skanderbeg, the hero of the uprising against the Turks and founder of an independent state in...

What kind of relationship develops between an artist and a landscape when they meet through painting? In en plein air practice, the landscape becomes more than a subject to be observed, entering into...

Cordyceps mushrooms, a fascinating genus of fungi, have long captivated scientists and health enthusiasts alike. Found primarily in the Himalayan regions of Asia, these mushrooms have been hailed as a...

Scott Le Cross's all-male production of Jean Genet's 1947 classic, in Martin Crimp's translation, strips the play of its familiar comforts and finds new force in its themes of power, shame and...

Ajma dak il-Wiċċ is a Maltese expression used to emphasise the cuteness of a face. It is also the title of a new collaboration between visual artist Etienne Farrell and author John-Peter...

Arts Council Malta has continued to expand professional development opportunities for Malta's domestic film sector with a series of intensive Audience Design workshops led by internationally...

The pressures of the rise in Malta's population are plain for all to see nowadays: be it in traffic, the health sector, construction, housing prices, or whether you have electricity or not during peak...