Trades & Crafts

The life of Maltese fishermen is all about hard work and dedication. Their day starts…

Throughout the history of Malta, making sure there was enough grain to feed everyone was…

Although the ancient Egyptians were already drinking beer brewed from fermented barley around 5000 years…

The Cottonera region has always been well-known for its boatbuilding skills.

Many of Malta’s customs and traditions follow the celebrations of the Catholic Church throughout the…

Since the dawn of recorded history, on promising weather days, while the rest of the…

Piracy plagued the Mediterranean in ancient times, including around Malta.

Sail-making was a lucrative business entirely in the hands of the Maltese.

Cottonera, and specifically Cospicua, played a significant role in Malta’s tobacco trade.

Right up until the 1950s, groups of women aged between eight and eighty sitting outside…

Where does cotton come from and why is it very important?

Malta’s natural harbours and its position bang in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea have…

Welcome to Dockyard Creek, also known as Porto delle Galere (Port of the Galleys) during…

Humans have always relied upon the fur and skin of animals to keep warm and…