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graffiti from 17th century on neolithic structure
Malta

Graffiti, prehistoric temples, cart ruts: we mused about Malta’s mysteries

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“I was here!” But I didn’t carve my name or other graffiti on any of the prehistoric temples we explored in Malta, as did countless visitors from the 1800s. Instead, I took selfies to mark my presence.

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Knights of Malta on horseback - a painting
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Were the Knights of Malta glorious heroes or brutal bullies?

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Brave, wise, courageous Knights of Malta – they inspire such romantic notions of gallantry and glory. But there’s a dark side too, that isn’t illustrated on the fridge magnets.

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Malta glittered in shades of blue – especially the Blue Lagoon

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I stretched my teal-blue-painted toes towards the turquoise and sapphire bands of water. Blue, blue, blue. We found every shade of my favourite colour in Malta’s waters, especially at the Blue Lagoon.

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