Malta History

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Roman times in Malta | Meet the Rock
In 218 BC, the Roman Empire gained control over the Maltese Islands. During thier rule, Malta flourished as an island and gained popularity.
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Malta Under Norman Rule | Meet the Rock
In 1090, the Normans won Malta over from the Arabs. The Normans were lead by Count Roger who as a symbol of conquest, tore his flag and gave a part of it to the Maltese People. This is why the Maltese Flag is white on the left side and red on the right side. Count Roger won The Maltese Islands during his major plan to conquer Sicily. During this period, the Catholic Church was reestablished and the Arabs were driven out of the island by 1091...
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Arab Rule in Malta | Maltese History | Visit Malta Today!
The Arabs occupied Malta from 870 CE until 1090 CE. The did not leave much documentation of their Maltese ruling, but they did influence the Maltese language. Most Maltese towns' and villages' names are arabic sounding.
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Malta and the Phoenicians | Meet the Rock
Around 750 BC Malta was ruled by the Phoenicians. They referred to Malta as "Maleth" which means "shelter." They took advantage of Malta's amazing and strategic position in and Mediterrranean sea to start trading.
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The French Occupation | Meet the Rock
The French were only in Malta for a very short stint. They were here there 2 years, from 1798 to 1800. It all started when Napoleon was on his way to Egypt. He needed supplies and asked for his full fleet to enter the Maltese Harbour. The Knights refused to have the full fleet in the Maltese shores and allowed only two Convoys in. Napoleon Bonaparte was not happy with the reply so he decided to invade the Rock. After fighting hard, Grandmaster Hompesch had surrendered to the French.
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The British Period in Malta | Meet the Rock
The English have saved the Maltesers from the French occupation in September 1800, when the Maltese people were fed up with the French brutal treatment. While the Maltese will forever be grateful for their help, the English have also benefited from Malta and its location.
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The Order of St John | Meet the Rock
In 1530 , the Spanish gave Malta to the Order of St John for an annual fee of 1 Maltese Falcon. In 1565, the strength of the Maltese people increased when the Order began to care about the island.
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The History of Early Settlers in Malta
Malta has a very long history. Its first settlers apeared around 5200 BC. Who occupied the Rock changed throughout history, eventually becoming the country that it is today!
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Maltese Traditions
Malta has a very long history. Overtime they have adopted some traditions and industries that they thrive in. This includes lace, detailed glass work, and many others.
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Christianity in Malta
Malta became a strong Christian Country during St. Paul’s shipwreck in 60 A.D. It is said that St.Paul’s Ship was wrecked on the Maltese shore. The little island were they swam to from the wreck is now called St. Paul’s Island. This resulted in St. Paul becoming one of three Patron Saints of Malta. Now, the 10th of February is one of the Island’s public holidays. It is to commemorate St. Paul and his experience on the Island...
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Churches in Malta
The Maltese Islands are known to be very religious. In fact the church has ruled the country and its politics many years ago. Today, the church is still a very strong organisation, To this day, it influences the Maltese lifestyle and important decisions made by the government. Check out the history and beauty of these churches...
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St Paul in Malta
Malta's deep Christian roots span all the way back to A.D. 60 when none other than the Apostle Paul himself shipwrecked on the island. Paul was on his way to Rome where he was being tried as a political rebel when the ship he was traveling on faced a severe storm and was ultimately wrecked two weeks later. All passengers were able to swim safely to land to the location that is now known as St Paul's Island...
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Knights of St. John | Meet the Rock
The Maltese Cross is the symbol of the Sovereign Military in Malta. It was given to the Maltese people by the Knights of St John. The Maltese Cross is still very identifiable today as being part of the Maltese Identity. The Cross has 8 points which signify the 8 commitments of the Order. They are truth, faith, repent, humility, justice, mercy, sincerity and to endure persecution.
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Malta and WWII | Meet the Rock
Once again, during WWII, Malta proved to be crucial for the Brits against Italy and Germany. The Rock was used as a base to attack the Italian Marine Forces and as a Listening Base to listen to messages from Italy, Germany, etc.
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