Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna is honoured to have once again been tasked with the firing of the starting guns from the Saluting Battery for the prestigious Rolex Middle Sea Race organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club since 1968. Acknowledgements: Kurt Arrigo/RMYC

‘Malta Illustrata’ by Fra Gianfrancesco Abela Malta Illustrata is Abela’s most renowned work, first published in 1647, and is considered one of the earliest comprehensive studies of Malta. The book combines history, geography, and cultural description, covering a wide array of subjects such as the island’s ancient and medieval history, its archaeological sites—including temples, tombs, and fortifications—Maltese customs and social life, as well as its natural history, includi

Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna commemorates the first anniversary of the Operation Husky Museum, inaugurated by H.E. The Duke of Edinburgh at the Lascaris War Rooms in Valletta. Since its opening, the museum has welcomed over 45,000 visitors, enriching the experience at the Lascaris War Rooms, which now ranks among the top five attractions in Malta on TripAdvisor. Visitors have lauded the museum's immersive atmosphere and informative exhibits. One reviewer noted, “The amount of mater