Speaker: Professor Emeritus Stanley Fiorini Language: English About the Lecture: Malta’s rich archival repositories offer a fascinating lens into the unique historical events that require investigation below the surface to bring out a clearer picture of the event and its context. Some, particularly issues of a demographic nature (but not only), benefit from bringing to bear on them a […]

Speaker: Professor Charlene Vella Language: English About the Lecture: Malta in the fifteenth century stood at a cultural crossroads, reflecting a rich interplay of artistic, architectural, and linguistic influences that shaped its identity. This lecture delves into the island's vibrant art and architectural landscape, with a special focus on the period in which the Kantilena was […]

Speaker: Caroline Tonna, Dress Historian Language: English About the Lecture: Fashion shops reflect the spirit of their time, embodying societal aspirations and shaping our social and cultural identity. Lost Fashion Shops of Valletta: The Untold Stories delves into the commercial activities of 19th- and early 20th-century fashion retailers in Valletta, drawing from notarial archive documents. This […]

Join us for Highlighting a National Treasure – an event celebrating the national treasure, the Kantilena, and the bespoke artwork created by Marie Louise Kold. Speaker: Marie Louise Kold, Metal Artist Language: English About the Lecture: Marie Louise Kold will share the creative journey behind her bespoke artwork, designed as a pedestal for the Kantilena […]