Treasures Of Malta Easter 2011 No 50 Vol XVII No 2
ARTICLES
Printed views of Malta issued in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries
Albert Ganado provides a far-reaching overview of the earliest printed views of Malta
Malta’s Lost Voices: The early recordings 1931-32
In this innovative account, Andrew Alamango uncovers a blossoming musical scene, and introduces us to characters behind Malta’s early recordings
Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum
Artistic admirals and graphic governors
Chris Grech assesses the creative talents of some distinguished British personnel stationed in Malta
From the Albert Ganado Collection
The miraculous conversion of Joseph Haines – Malta, 1687
David Dandria introduces us to a lively character and outlines his adventures related to Malta
Cinemas in Malta before World War I
Giovanni Bonello provides a pioneering insight into the beginnings and early development of cinemas in Malta
Philatelic
The Chapel of the Virgin of Philermos
Cynthia de Giorgio discusses the restoration of the Chapel of the Virgin of Philermos, and the powerful devotion commanded by the icon of the same name
Care for Chandeliers
Ingrid Ross
Picturing the Piazza: A Viewpoint on Valletta
Theresa Vella examines views of Valletta streetscapes, and considers changes made to the Grand Masters’ Palace and Piazza San Giorgio
The famous German engraver, publisher and art dealer Christoph Weigel
Thomas Freller writes about some of Weigel’s engravings, including ones chronicling St Paul in Malta
The Romans in Malta
Anthony Bonanno considers treasures from the Roman period
James Smith of Jordanhill and the first scientific record of Pleistocene elephant from Gozo
Michael Gatt introduces us to James Smith of Jordanhill, and uncovers the first documented scientific reference to Quaternary elephant remains from the Maltese Islands
Treasures of the National Library
An appreciation of some prestigious cabinets in Malta
Joseph Galea Naudi and Denise Micallef consider some impressive pieces of furniture found in Maltese private collections
The Chapel of St Anthony of Padua at Fort Manoel – the crowning glory of Mondion’s military masterpiece
Edward Said
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