The Our Lady of Philermos painting, the Order of St John’s most venerated icon, is currently in Montenegro – should it return to Malta? … Read More
Dark History
How a US Soldier Accused of Murder in Malta Was Set Free
Teenage US soldier Huston Eugene Featherstone Jnr murdered a woman in Valletta in 1970 by stabbing her in a frenzied attack – but his family maintains his innocence … Read More
‘You broke my heart. A month from today, you must be killed’
Ġovanni Paris went to the lunatic asylum for killing the woman he’d stalked. Four years later, after doctors repeatedly declared him sane, he launched an unusual bid for freedom. … Read More
A Luxury Vittoriosa Hotel With a Ghost Story to Tell
A luxury hotel in Birgu (Vittoriosa) is also the site of a legend about a boy who once disappeared there at the hands of his cruel relatives. Mario explains the story to the Times of Malta. … Read More
Types of Torture in Malta
Torture was once used often in Malta, so here’s a few of the most painful methods employed by the island’s rulers … Read More
Top 5 Dark History Locations in Malta
These are the best locations in Malta if you’re looking to experience some of the island’s dark history. … Read More