Three recently restored Samurai armours from Malta’s National Collection are currently on display together for the first time in Japan, at the iconic Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where they will remain exhibited until 26th December 2025.

The armours form part of the exhibition ‘The Samurai and the Knight of Malta’, a legacy exhibition of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai. Officially inaugurated in late October by Malta’s Ambassador to Japan, H.E. André Spiteri, with the Mayor of Himeji, Hideyasu Kiyomoto, the exhibition brings together Japanese Samurai armour and Western armour of the Knights of St John dating to the early 17th century. It also features replicas of key Maltese national artefacts reflecting Malta’s multilayered history, including the prehistoric Seated Figure and Sleeping Lady, the Cippus from the Phoenician period and the Majmuna Stone from the Arab period.

Himeji Castle, regarded as Japan’s finest surviving feudal castle and one of its most visited heritage sites, offers a particularly meaningful setting. All three Samurai armours were crafted by the Myōchin family, renowned armourers who also operated workshops in Himeji, creating a historical connection between the artefacts and the host city.

The three sets of Samurai armour, donated to Malta in 1862 during the Bunkyu Mission to Europe – the first recorded visit of Japanese people to Malta – were meticulously restored and reassembled by Japanese expert conservators through a collaboration between Heritage Malta, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, and the Embassy of Malta in Japan.

Remarkably, during this restoration process, experts identified elements belonging to a previously undocumented third suit of armour, turning the project into a significant rediscovery. One of the armours was previously exhibited at the Malta Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between Malta and Japan.

Mr Noel Zammit, Heritage Malta’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “What was once a forgotten diplomatic gift has been transformed into a powerful symbol of shared heritage. These Samurai armours reflect Malta’s historic role as a cultural crossroads and demonstrate how international collaboration can bring history back to life, for global audiences to experience, appreciate, and cherish.”

Following their return to Malta, the Samurai armours will be on permanent display at the Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta, alongside replicas of complementary weapons and accessories replacing the missing original elements. They will thus continue to serve as an embodiment of the enduring friendship between Malta and Japan.

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Heritage Malta has launched a new book that brings to life the people and stories of Birgu, Bormla, and Isla during the first century of the Order of St John in Malta. The book is the agency’s latest initiative in its ongoing commitment to celebrate and preserve the rich cultural heritage of Malta’s southern harbour region.

Titled ‘Sea, Walls & Souls: A Social History of Birgu, Bormla and Isla, 1530–1630’, the thoroughly illustrated and referenced publication was penned by historian Rachel Grillo and produced by Heritage Malta’s publishing house. Drawing extensively from the Castellania archives, notarial records, parish registers, and the Università documents, the book offers the first comprehensive social history of all three harbour towns during an often-underrepresented period.

Alongside the broader narrative, the book’s pages abound in striking glimpses into everyday life – from possibly the first mention of a pastizzar in a Birgu parish record and insights on the daily routine of the town’s Benedictine nuns as described by their Abbess Imperia Aquilina, to common tavern quarrels. A latter case was that of Domenico Paci of Żabbar, an inhabitant of Bormla, who was accused of punching Hieronimo Gambigallo of Isla in a tavern, showing the rowdy nightlife and social tensions that bubbled in the wine-filled streets.

More audacious episodes include the 1607 St Catherine’s feast heist, when stone by stone, Isabella Tonti and Nicola Giufre sneaked into a warehouse to steal poultry and provisions while festivities drowned out any suspicious noise. Readers also discover how social and religious life intersected in surprising ways, such as the fact that Greek rite parishioners often acted as godfathers to the children of Latin rite parishioners, revealing a complex web of community integration.

The book also paints a vivid picture of life’s harsher realities. In early modern Malta, adultery could result in public beatings and years of forced labour, with women sometimes chained at the feet while working in hospitals. Even more chilling is the case of Luca Lo Pogio, a Genoese resident executed in 1608 for sodomy after a six-day trial marked by public testimony, torture, and a stark display of state power.

This publication arrives at a moment when Heritage Malta is placing unprecedented emphasis on making the stories of the Three Cities more accessible and engaging to diverse audiences. The agency’s interactive portal ‘Tales of Kottonera’,  this year enriched with a graphic novel, four heritage trails, and more animated characters, has opened new pathways for children, students, families, and visitors to explore Kottonera’s history in multisensory ways. ‘Sea, Walls & Souls’ and ‘Tales of Kottonera’ together form a complementary narrative ecosystem which gives a voice to the ordinary individuals who dwelled in these historic communities. Through this combined approach, the agency continues to bridge rigorous historical research with creative digital storytelling, deepening our appreciation of the region’s cultural identity, and enriching the context for every visitor, reader, and learner.

‘Sea, Walls & Souls’ is now available for purchase on Heritage Malta’s online store here as well as at Heritage Malta museums and sites.

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THE MALTA BIENNALE ANNOUNCES
PARTICIPATING PAVILIONS FOR THE 2026 EDITION

The Malta Biennale 2026 is proud to announce that the second edition of the contemporary art platform will feature as many as 28 national and thematic pavilions doubling the number of participating pavilions from the first edition.

Out of the 28 pavilions participating in the Malta Biennale 2026 – 7 will be national pavilions, whilst the remainder will be thematic pavilions. The artists and curators of the pavilions cover the following 25 countries:

Australia, Belgium, China, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, USA and Uzbekistan.

The national pavilions will be organised by: China, France, Italy, Malta, Poland, Serbia and Spain.

For the coming edition, there are also important collaborations with the: Gwangju Biennale, in which Malta will be participating next year (September – December 2026), via the national commissioner and partners of the Malta Biennale – Arts Council Malta, while another collaboration will take place with the Troy Museum in Turkey. Furthermore, through the pavilions, there will be further collaboration and direct engagement between local and international artists from various art fields including music, theatre and dance.

The pavilions which will be organised across two of the main Malta Biennale venues, Fort St Elmo in Valletta, and the Old Armoury of the Knights in Vittoriosa – will feature a mixture of art forms – from two- and three-dimensional art, to installations, to performance art and live action work. Some of the pavilions have also incorporated an artist-in-residence programme, for participating artists to be able to produce site and space-specific work for the Malta Biennale 2026.

A dynamic programme of public events will also accompany the pavilions which include but are not limited to: interactive workshops and participatory events tailored to engage artists, students, schools, colleges, and the wider community. The programme will feature artist-in-residence projects, public talks, lectures, and informal conversations, alongside more structured formats such as panel and round table discussions, conferences, and online dialogues with international experts. By combining on-site and online formats, these initiatives aim to foster dialogue, collaboration, and creative exploration. Complementing these knowledge-sharing activities are hands-on workshops, demonstrations, communal sound gatherings, and audiovisual performances, all designed to cultivate collective experiences and deepen cultural exchange.

The Malta Biennale 2026, will take place from March 11 to May 29, 2026 (March 11 – 13 preview days), across some 11 Heritage Malta historic sites and museums, in Valletta, il-Birgu, ix-Xagħra and Gozo’s Ċittadella.

Tickets for the Malta Biennale 2026, will be available for purchase via the Malta Biennale website – www.maltabiennale.art – on December 15.

The Malta Biennale is a Heritage Malta initiative, organised in partnership with Arts Council Malta and in collaboration with Visit Malta, the Ministry of Culture, Lands and Local Government, and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism.

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Heritage Malta’s Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit has added HMS Olympus to the list of underwater sites the public can explore on its virtual museum, from the comfort of home. First placed into service 95 years ago, the submarine was tragically lost during the height of the Second World War. Its loss remains the deadliest in Royal Navy submarine history and highlights the immense risks taken to keep Malta supplied.

The virtual museum Underwater Malta was created to overcome the physical barriers that keep Malta’s underwater heritage out of public reach. Through high-resolution imagery collected directly from divers to generate 3D models, the platform makes otherwise inaccessible archaeological sites, such as HMS Olympus, available to audiences around the world.

Malta’s position at the centre of the Mediterranean turned the island into a crucial Allied base during the Second World War. As Axis forces intensified air raids and laid dense minefields around the harbours, submarines became lifelines in what came to be known as the Magic Carpet Service. Among these was HMS Olympus, an Odin-class submarine designed for long-range patrols and later adapted to carry essential cargo.

By May 1942, HMS Olympus was transporting not only fuel and ammunition but also crew members of other submarines. In the early hours of 8 May, shortly after departing the Grand Harbour with 98 servicemen aboard, including the crews of the submarines P36 and P39, the submarine struck a mine. The explosion caused rapid flooding and cut all communications. HMS Olympus sank within about fifteen minutes. Only nine crew members survived the long, gruelling swim of five hours back to shore, making this the biggest submarine tragedy of the Second World War and in Royal Navy submarine history.

The wreck was discovered in 2011 through a survey by the University of Malta and the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. Resting upright at 115 metres, roughly 4 km off Grand Harbour, the submarine still bears visible traces of its final moments: its deck gun angled upward, its conning-tower hatch open – the escape route of the survivors. At its base lies a memorial plaque placed by Heritage Malta in 2017 and cleared of marine growth last year.

Now, through the Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit’s detailed 3D model, the public can experience HMS Olympus virtually, an opportunity previously limited to highly trained deep-water divers. Click here to visit: https://underwatermalta.org/discover/hms-olympus/.

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Heritage Malta has entered the final and most revealing phase of its four-year excavation project at Xrobb l-Għaġin, one of Malta’s most precariously positioned prehistoric sites. The safe relocation of key architectural elements away from the eroding cliff edge has opened access to areas never studied, leading to significant new discoveries which the public will be able to experience in a new interpretation area set to open within Xrobb l-Għaġin Park by the end of next year.

Due to the site’s extreme geological instability, since 2021 Heritage Malta’s archaeologists have conducted their excavations while strapped to a tower crane to avoid danger should the cliff edge give way. Narrow trenches and later quadrant excavations revealed the structure definitively, allowing detailed manual, digital, and virtual documentation.

Following a thorough condition assessment, six large stones were recently successfully relocated further inland from the receding cliff, namely the megaliths of the central passage, monumental paving stones, and other elements around the structure’s frame – the heaviest of which weighed 900kg. This presented the archaeologists with a rare chance to expand the excavations in previously unreachable parts of the site, before their completion in December.

A highlight during this process has been the discovery of a prehistoric stone mallet, confirming the archaeologists’ strong belief in the grounds’ potential to offer new findings. Soil and flooring samples have also been taken for optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating, which reveals the last time these materials were exposed to the sun – thus clarifying construction phases, of which at least 3 or 4 have already been identified by the archaeologists on site.

The relocated elements will be recreated within a small interpretation area planned at Xrobb l-Għaġin Park, in collaboration with Nature Trust, the entity which manages the park. This space will enable visitors to engage with visuals of the earliest investigations and the latest findings from ongoing research.

The remains at Xrobb l-Għaġin were first investigated between 1913 and 1915 by Sir Temi Zammit and Thomas Ashby, who noted that parts of the structure had already collapsed into the sea and removed the few decorated elements they found. One of these – a horizontal stone from a table-like structure – is today displayed at the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta.

Over the following decades, the rest of the structure was gradually concealed, likely through natural processes, and its precise location was lost until a century later, when researchers Ruben P. Borg and Reuben Grima (2015) identified it again using archival plans and modern aerial imaging. The site came under Heritage Malta’s care in 2017, after an advisory committee recommended relocating the surviving elements to safeguard them from further erosion and collapse.

Although some fragile sections will inevitably succumb to the collapsing cliff, the site will remain protected and backfilled, keeping its saving an option should a solution be found before this natural erosion happens. Meanwhile, research continues, ensuring that as much knowledge as possible is preserved for future generations.

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Heritage Malta, in collaboration with the Ministry for Culture, Lands and Local Government, hosted the Ministry’s second Information Technology Forum for senior IT officials and representatives from its various agencies and departments. The event served as a platform to strengthen collaboration across entities, share best practices, and showcase Heritage Malta’s growing leadership in the digital transformation of Malta’s cultural heritage landscape.

Following a workshop at Fort St Angelo, delegates visited Heritage Malta’s Head Office in Bighi, Kalkara, where they were given guided tours of the agency’s newly established data centre, the Technology and Experience Development (TED) Unit’s offices and scanning laboratories, and the Diagnostic Science Laboratories. The visit provided first-hand insight into Heritage Malta’s invaluable work in digitisation, conservation science, and technological innovation.

The new data centre at Bighi, together with a mirrored facility being set up at the Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta, ensures secure storage and redundancy for the nation’s expanding digital heritage collection.

Heritage Malta’s commitment to digital excellence extends beyond infrastructure. The agency has also just launched eMuseum, a dynamic digital platform giving the public direct access to thousands of artefacts from Malta’s national collection. Through eMuseum, users can explore objects online, discover their stories, and curate personal collections – another innovative step towards the agency’s mission of making Malta’s history truly accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Earlier this year, Heritage Malta was also officially certified as Europeana’s 44th Aggregator and Malta’s National Aggregator for Cultural Heritage, allowing Maltese collections to be viewed on Europeana, the European Union’s main cultural heritage platform.

Through these achievements in digital innovation, Heritage Malta ensures that our islands’ past continues to be preserved, experienced, and celebrated in the future.

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Heritage Malta has launched eMuseum, a new online platform granting unprecedented public access to Malta’s national collection. The launch also kicks off the agency’s Careers Fair weekend, setting the tone for two days dedicated to showcasing the many professions and opportunities within Malta’s cultural heritage sector.

After four years of dedicated work by curators, conservators, and digitisation specialists, eMuseum now makes nearly 3,000 artefacts from Heritage Malta’s museums and reserve collections accessible online, with more being added regularly. The collection features items from MUŻA – The National Community Art Museum, the Malta Maritime Museum, and the Gozo Museum of Archaeology, among others. Users can browse by title, date, exhibition history, or museum location, and curate their own personal collections of favourite items.

Beyond simple access, the platform – accessible on emuseum.heritagemalta.mt  –  is designed as a dynamic environment for exploration and learning. Developed in line with Europeana – the European Union’s digital cultural heritage platform for which Heritage Malta is the certified National Aggregator – and international digitisation standards, eMuseum enables virtual exhibitions, immersive storytelling, and future integration of virtual and augmented reality experiences.

During the launch at the agency’s headquarters in Bighi, Kalkara, Dr Owen Bonnici, Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government, commented that: “This initiative represents another important step in the digitisation of our cultural heritage, putting Malta in the forefront of this sector.” He also stated that: “through eMuseum, the public will not only be able to appreciate better the national collection, but also have the opportunity to explore, study and interact with it in an innovative way, from anywhere in the world.”

Noel Zammit, Heritage Malta’s Chief Executive Officer, remarked: “This initiative further strengthens Heritage Malta’s standing as a forward-looking agency, that anticipates future changes, embraces and employs them. The portal opens the doors wide open for education, new partnerships that transcend borders and new cultural diplomacy opportunities, and more transparency in how Heritage Malta safeguards and interprets our country’s cultural assets. This launch is not the end of the road, but the start of new and exciting journeys in Heritage Malta’s adventure in the digitisation sector.”

Whilst thanking heartily the staff of the Technology and Experience Development (TED) Unit for their work, dedication and professionalism, Anthony Cassar, who heads the Unit, commented that: “The eMuseum platform is a promise that we will continue to preserve, share and promote our cultural heritage in an inclusive, innovative and sustainable way. This forms part of a larger chain of initiatives, including the Memory Twin concept, a more advanced method of digitising than the Digital Twin, being developed in unison with the UNESCO Chair for Digital Cultural Heritage, which ensures that what we digitally collect represents our cultural heritage fully, not only its visual form.”

Complementing this digital milestone, the Heritage Malta Careers Fair, taking place at the agency’s Head Office in Bighi, Kalkara, throughout this weekend, from 09:00 to 17:00, invites the public to explore the many professional pathways that help shape the future of Malta’s heritage.

Visitors will meet the experts who safeguard Malta’s cultural legacy – including curators, archaeologists, conservators, scientists, architects, masons, carpenters, and boat builders, enjoy interesting talks and hands-on demonstrations, and get information on the agency’s volunteering opportunities. For the full programme click here: https://heritagemalta.mt/heritage-malta-careers-fair-2025/.

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Heritage Malta and the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) are advancing their joint dark tourism strategy following the recent Dark History Weekender, which drew notable public interest in Malta’s lesser-known, darker historical narratives. The weekend’s events across Malta and Gozo confirmed the role of dark heritage in diversifying the national cultural tourism product.

A follow-up meeting was recently held at St Paul’s Catacombs in Rabat, bringing together Heritage Malta’s Chief Executive Officer, Noel Zammit, and the Malta Tourism Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Carlo Micallef. The meeting served to evaluate the success of the Weekender and discuss further collaborative initiatives aimed at expanding Malta’s touristic offering through innovative, research-based storytelling that effectively conveys our islands’ complex historical layers to a growing niche audience.

The Dark History Weekender featured a diverse programme of unique experiences tailored for this specific group, ranging from immersive sleepovers at St Paul’s Catacombs and the Old Prison in Gozo’s Citadel, to nocturnal explorations of Valletta’s underground cisterns and passageways, and dramatic retellings of some of the most haunting episodes that happened at Fort St Elmo. Many of the activities sold out in advance, reflecting a growing appetite for themed heritage events that go beyond traditional historical interpretation.

Speaking at the meeting between the two entities, Noel Zammit expressed pride in how the initiative resonated with audiences. He stated that: “The Dark History Weekender has shown that Malta’s lesser-known narratives – those tucked away in shadows, tombs, prisons, and fortifications – have immense power to captivate. Our partnership with the Malta Tourism Authority, which includes identifying niches for visitors with more specific interests such as this one, is essential in keeping the agency up with the times and a frontrunner in its sector.”

Carlo Micallef remarked that: “Integrating niche sectors such as dark tourism into our broader cultural offering allows Malta and Gozo to further appeal to travellers seeking depth and authenticity in their experience in the destination. This collaboration strengthens our long-term strategy for a richer, more resilient, diverse and year-round tourism landscape.”

This evolving, long-term strategy to bring these narratives to the forefront of Malta’s cultural tourism offer, also includes Heritage Malta’s expanding portfolio of publications, which intertwine these darker historical themes with academic rigour and narrative flair. Titles such as ‘The Dark Side of Rabat and Mdina’ and ‘The Dark Side of Birgu, Bormla and Isla’ continue to attract readers eager to discover the shadows behind some of our islands’ most iconic locations.

These books are available for purchase at Heritage Malta’s online store https://heritagemalta.mt/store/ as well as at Heritage Malta museums and sites. For further updates on upcoming dark history events and other cultural experiences, follow https://heritagemalta.mt/whats-on/ and the agency’s social media channels.

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Heritage Malta invites the public to explore the many professional pathways that help shape the future of Malta’s heritage at the Heritage Malta Careers Fair, taking place at the agency’s Head Office in Bighi, Kalkara, on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November, from 09:00 to 17:00.

This two-day event will bring together experts from across the agency’s various departments – curators, archaeologists, conservators, scientists, architects, craftsmen, and digitisation specialists – who will share how their work contributes to safeguarding and conveying Malta’s cultural heritage in an effective way.

A varied programme of presentations and live demonstrations will offer visitors an unparalleled glimpse into Heritage Malta’s daily work and long-term vision, and showcase the broad spectrum of career opportunities available within the agency.

Skilful speakers will share insights on various interesting topics, such as the investigation of archaeological sites through archival photography; how conservators treat time-worn textiles and garments; scientific research in heritage; how technology is reshaping heritage preservation and visitor engagement; and the growing professional fields of accessibility and inclusivity in the cultural sector.

Various skilled tradespersons including masons, boat restorers, carpenters and metal workers – the driving force behind major restoration projects such as the one at the Grand Master’s Palace – will also give live demonstrations of their work throughout the day.

Visitors will get to know more about volunteering opportunities which provide students, graduates or recently retired individuals, amongst others, with a chance to gain practical experience and showcase their talents, whilst contributing to Heritage Malta’s mission.

A selection of Heritage Malta’s numerous publications, including titles hot off the press, as well as merchandise and light refreshments will be available for purchase. Admission is free, and no booking is required. Full programme details are available at:  https://heritagemalta.mt/heritage-malta-careers-fair-2025/

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A monument to Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici, Prime Minister of Malta from 1984 until 1987, has been inaugurated in Castille Square, Valletta, following a collaboration between Heritage Malta and the Ministry for Culture, Lands and Local Government, under the auspices of the Office of the Prime Minister.

The work of artist Manuel Farrugia, the monument consists of a pedestal made of Maltese hardstone, supporting a life-sized bronze statue. It is a realistic and contemporary monument in which, through the choice of pedestal material, the artist conveys Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici’s love for his country.

The former Prime Minister is portrayed seated, in a pose that radiates humility. His absence of a jacket and his rolled-up sleeves reflect his dedication to hard work and his closeness to the people. With hands gently clasped and one elbow resting on his suitcase, the figure captures the essence of a man always willing to listen and engage with others.

Crafted in Italy, the monument will serve not only as a tribute to the former Prime Minister but also as an additional enhancement to Castille Square through its reference to another important figure in Malta’s political history.

Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici was born in Cospicua on the 17th of July 1933. He was a lawyer by profession and lectured in industrial and fiscal law at the University of Malta. On 2nd May 1982, Dr Mifsud Bonnici was co-opted to Parliament and appointed Minister of Labour and Social Services. The following year, he was appointed Senior Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education. He was sworn in as Prime Minister on 22nd December 1984. He passed away on 5th November 2022.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Prime Minister Robert Abela said that Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici’s legacy is still enjoyed and experienced today. “As a politician, he thought about the future. He was formidable in his way of thinking, and so adamant about fulfilling his vision that during the political developments that were unfolding, he insisted and succeeded in introducing the principle of neutrality   along with another change we benefit from today – that the will of the majority of the people should be supreme, a legal amendment that strengthened democracy and brought stability,” stated the Prime Minister.

Dr Abela said that for Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici, Malta was not a small island but part of a larger reality, that of the Mediterranean. For him, there was one world of different people that deserved to be free and able to choose their leaders freely, through political and social systems that they choose themselves.

“When he was about to enshrine the neutrality clause, he insisted that in issues that arise between countries we should look for specific ways. This is still relevant today,” stated the Prime Minister as he reflected on Mifsud Bonnici’s legacy.

Dr Owen Bonnici, Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government, remarked that there wasn’t a Karmenu of politics, a Karmenu of advocacy and another as a private person; there was only one Karmenu, authentic, the man that gave his all for the benefit of the worker and of our country.

Minister Bonnici described Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici as a gentleman, a person of principle who never compromised on what is right and just. He said that Mifsud Bonnici was never swayed by money, so much so that as a lawyer he was very merciful with clients, and he even shared his University income with students in need. He added that this monument is the least the Maltese State can do to honour a gentleman who gave everything for Malta, which he loved so deeply.

Heritage Malta’s Chairman, Mario Cutajar, stated that Dr Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici’s kindness, humanity, and humility are well known and recognised. Less so, however, is his political, legal, and intellectual legacy. The impact of what he left behind is still felt today, in the stable democracy we live in and the peace we enjoy, despite what is happening around us. National monuments, which also fall under Heritage Malta’s responsibility, should serve – just as the agency’s museums and sites do – as reminders of the experiences of our people, helping us to better understand who we are and to look to the future with greater confidence.

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