ARTICLES

Apotropaia - Prehistoric and Ancient Amulets from the Maltese Islands
Anthony Bonanno discusses the significance of these magical items recovered through numerous excavations

From the Albert Ganado Collection

Of barbers, barber-surgeons... and a Maltese canzonetta
Anna Borg Cardona discusses the barber's trade, and brings to our attention a delightful song in the same vein as a macchietta

On Ribera's Philosophers: Rediscovering Aesopus
Roberta Lapucci

Opera Music and the Risorgimento connection: The story of Giacomo Lombardi
In this article Simon Mercieca refers to the work of Emiliana Renna on the Italian singer Giacomo Lombardi, and highlights the musician's assoctaion with the Teatro Reale di Malta

No.10, St Barbara Bastion
William Soler takes us through the history of an imposing building in one of the most prestigious locations of Valletta

Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum
Francesca Balzan

Emvin Cremona (1919-1987) - Alchemist of Colour and Light
In this second article about pioneers of Modern art in Malta, Richard England gives an in-depth critical appreciaition of Cremona's 1960s figurative and abstract works, and recounts his personal experiences with the artist

Treasures from the National Library
Maroma Camilleri

Marble tables for the British market: The export trade of J. Darmanin and Sons
Kate Hay acquaints us with the story of this family of marble craftsmen, and highlights some of their known splendid works

My favourite object
Pascal A. Demajo

The oldest surviving Chapel of Repose in Malta
Mgr John Azzopardi and Joseph Galea Naudi narrate the history of the Chapel of Repose originally commissioned for St Paul's Grotto in Rabat

Order of Malta numismatic collection exhibited in London and sold in Zurich
Joseph Sammut

Bookshelf

Cultural Calendar
Cecilia Xuereb

Diary of Events