Malta - History, Geography, Economy and Culture
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Date: 2024-01-04
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-trumbettier9252
A couple of things need adjusting here. The british fleet played no part in getting rid of the Napoleonic French from Malta in 1800. French General Vaubois and his garrison were besieged within Valletta by the Maltese Militia with the help of a Portuguese flotilla out to sea. The brits didn't lift a finger.
Vaubois's honour/pride (not to mention his fear of Napoleon) was never going to let him surrender to a bunch of untrained Maltese partisans. The English arrived and he surrendered to a Captain Ball without firing a shot as the French were almost starved to death and the English promptly arrived sick with dysentery.
Malta fared worst under british colonialism who used and abused the Islands with reckless abandon as they did everywhere else they colonised.
The Maltese Flag was defaced by the George Cross without any consultation with the Maltese people. It is my own hope that one day it shall be removed and, if we have to have graffiti on our flag, replaced by anything unrelated to brit colonialism. The Malta Constitution has provision for its removal.
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A couple of things need adjusting here. The british fleet played no part in getting rid of the Napoleonic French from Malta in 1800. French General Vaubois and his garrison were besieged within Valletta by the Maltese Militia with the help of a Portuguese flotilla out to sea. The brits didn't lift a finger.
Vaubois's honour/pride (not to mention his fear of Napoleon) was never going to let him surrender to a bunch of untrained Maltese partisans. The English arrived and he surrendered to a Captain Ball without firing a shot as the French were almost starved to death and the English promptly arrived sick with dysentery.
Malta fared worst under british colonialism who used and abused the Islands with reckless abandon as they did everywhere else they colonised.
The Maltese Flag was defaced by the George Cross without any consultation with the Maltese people. It is my own hope that one day it shall be removed and, if we have to have graffiti on our flag, replaced by anything unrelated to brit colonialism. The Malta Constitution has provision for its removal.
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-ds5379
Im Maltese. Largely accurate account. Except for the demographics. Malta is no longer mostly Maltese, and some British and Italian expats. That was true 20 years ago maybe. The Maltese islands nowadays have substantial Serbian, Scandinavian, Filipino, Indian, African, Latin American and Nepali communities, not to mention other people from all over the world. The Maltese islands, in the past, may have been a microcosm of the Mediterranean. Now it is pretty much a microcosm of the world.
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Im Maltese. Largely accurate account. Except for the demographics. Malta is no longer mostly Maltese, and some British and Italian expats. That was true 20 years ago maybe. The Maltese islands nowadays have substantial Serbian, Scandinavian, Filipino, Indian, African, Latin American and Nepali communities, not to mention other people from all over the world. The Maltese islands, in the past, may have been a microcosm of the Mediterranean. Now it is pretty much a microcosm of the world.
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-jala5577
Interesting but you left out many other interesting aspects to Malta, I was a full border in college for for 5 years, there are many places that can be shown of Malta, the Blue Grotto, the Laferla Cross, the architecture of Rabat, the bleu waters of Gozo and Camino, the coast line od Sliema.
Another video is a must but this time use a personal approach.
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Interesting but you left out many other interesting aspects to Malta, I was a full border in college for for 5 years, there are many places that can be shown of Malta, the Blue Grotto, the Laferla Cross, the architecture of Rabat, the bleu waters of Gozo and Camino, the coast line od Sliema.
Another video is a must but this time use a personal approach.
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-steevmsteevm
I feel you could have covered the megalithic structures a little more; I don't think you really did them justice. While the cart ruts are fascinating, AFAIK, their use and age is still debated. The so-called temples are absolutely fascinating to visit, both the Hypogeum and the ones above ground (though some are more impressive than others.
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I feel you could have covered the megalithic structures a little more; I don't think you really did them justice. While the cart ruts are fascinating, AFAIK, their use and age is still debated. The so-called temples are absolutely fascinating to visit, both the Hypogeum and the ones above ground (though some are more impressive than others.
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-rcavanaugh8302
I love the aerial photos of the island. Saying that it was the Iberian who brought Christianity to the Island is not a real assessment. You failed to mention that St Paul was shipwrecked there and baptized all. My parents are Maltese and came to the USA, one in 1920 and the other in 1929. I went to Malta in 1997 and loved it.
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I love the aerial photos of the island. Saying that it was the Iberian who brought Christianity to the Island is not a real assessment. You failed to mention that St Paul was shipwrecked there and baptized all. My parents are Maltese and came to the USA, one in 1920 and the other in 1929. I went to Malta in 1997 and loved it.
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-TheDAT9
That was very interesting and informative. But you started the history at only the recent past. Much of Malta is built on top of pre Younger Dryas megalithic foundations. A fact that the Maltese government and mainstream archaeology is trying it's best to ignore. Perhaps you should did a little deeper, literally
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That was very interesting and informative. But you started the history at only the recent past. Much of Malta is built on top of pre Younger Dryas megalithic foundations. A fact that the Maltese government and mainstream archaeology is trying it's best to ignore. Perhaps you should did a little deeper, literally
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-pax2902
I visited Malta as a speaker at a Global Peace Conference a couple of years ago. It was one of the high points of my life despite only having two days to tour. The other three days were given over to presentations and meeting academics from all over the world who were involved in peace actions and teaching.
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I visited Malta as a speaker at a Global Peace Conference a couple of years ago. It was one of the high points of my life despite only having two days to tour. The other three days were given over to presentations and meeting academics from all over the world who were involved in peace actions and teaching.
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-Rs73Rs
Malta launders most of the Mafia money through it online gaming agencies, this is similar to Gibraltar but they launder the South American cartels money. This then heads straight into the London banking system. The EU was getting very close to shutting this down, hence BREXIT.
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Malta launders most of the Mafia money through it online gaming agencies, this is similar to Gibraltar but they launder the South American cartels money. This then heads straight into the London banking system. The EU was getting very close to shutting this down, hence BREXIT.
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-johnmcallan3980
I was in the Royal Navy and injured in an explosion onboard HMS Indomitable in February 1953. I spent most of the next four months in Bighi Hospital. What I remember most about Malta was the kindness and friendliness of the Maltese people.
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I was in the Royal Navy and injured in an explosion onboard HMS Indomitable in February 1953. I spent most of the next four months in Bighi Hospital. What I remember most about Malta was the kindness and friendliness of the Maltese people.
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-hwfranjr
You would hink hey wold always -be free but they have always Been PRISIONERS, every War Will effect them DUE Ro location and control of The SEAS, sad NOMWHERE on EARTH is safe FROM CRIMINAL DICTARORS, CALL THEM WHAT YOU MIGHT, STILL DICTATORS.
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You would hink hey wold always -be free but they have always Been PRISIONERS, every War Will effect them DUE Ro location and control of The SEAS, sad NOMWHERE on EARTH is safe FROM CRIMINAL DICTARORS, CALL THEM WHAT YOU MIGHT, STILL DICTATORS.
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fun-facts
Sure I'll go next Winter. Expecially now that we have cipest fly from Perugia (central Italy. But I'm going to get the Knight Cross like Caravaggio (alias Michelangelo Merisi; as a Painter (dreaming. -
Thanks a lot for sharing. New subber.
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Sure I'll go next Winter. Expecially now that we have cipest fly from Perugia (central Italy. But I'm going to get the Knight Cross like Caravaggio (alias Michelangelo Merisi; as a Painter (dreaming. -
Thanks a lot for sharing. New subber.
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-havingalook2
It is always helpful to know, when you review a country - there position on gay rights and whether it is safe for the broader gay community is welcome or if they should avoid the country, otherwise, quite informative. Well done.
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It is always helpful to know, when you review a country - there position on gay rights and whether it is safe for the broader gay community is welcome or if they should avoid the country, otherwise, quite informative. Well done.
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-helenhunter4540
-Enemy- attacks:
All the empires you mention have been and are enemies ofMalta. As soon as any of them or some new power -discovers- that Malta is -necessary to their national interests-, independence will be gone.
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-Enemy- attacks:
All the empires you mention have been and are enemies ofMalta. As soon as any of them or some new power -discovers- that Malta is -necessary to their national interests-, independence will be gone.
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-fordprefect80
I had a work mate who went there this year to visit his father. I told him, - Don't forget to visit the ancient temples, they predate the Egyptian pyramids you know-. So guess what he didn't do?
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I had a work mate who went there this year to visit his father. I told him, - Don't forget to visit the ancient temples, they predate the Egyptian pyramids you know-. So guess what he didn't do?
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-josephmifsud2563
im maltese from valletta im proud well done we love to see tourist visit us some i talked to them they love it and they tell me they are coming back again thank you for this video well done
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im maltese from valletta im proud well done we love to see tourist visit us some i talked to them they love it and they tell me they are coming back again thank you for this video well done
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-sierravista9013
30 yrs ago I spent a month on Malta, I walked the whole island, I loved it
Would love to go back. Went to all the goddess megalith ruins. Very interesting and beautiful beautiful
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30 yrs ago I spent a month on Malta, I walked the whole island, I loved it
Would love to go back. Went to all the goddess megalith ruins. Very interesting and beautiful beautiful
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-user-fe2fk3vw8g
Am a Ghanaian, Malta has always been my dream country. I have read and watched alot about Malta. Am yet to relocate to Malta with my family to explore the beautiful island country
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Am a Ghanaian, Malta has always been my dream country. I have read and watched alot about Malta. Am yet to relocate to Malta with my family to explore the beautiful island country
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-joedegabriele6256
I think you underplayed the significance and longevity of the catholic faith since the first century. A key to the people and their resilience through all the changes-
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I think you underplayed the significance and longevity of the catholic faith since the first century. A key to the people and their resilience through all the changes-
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fun-facts
I lived in Malta for almost three years whilst working in Libya, many years ago. I have many mixed memories but I have never been back in 40 years. Thanks for a great video.
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I lived in Malta for almost three years whilst working in Libya, many years ago. I have many mixed memories but I have never been back in 40 years. Thanks for a great video.
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fun-facts
I am Maltese and live in USA but Malta lives in me. The food is not Italian it is Maltese I cook everyday we eat healthy and enough for many. I loved watching Thankyou.
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I am Maltese and live in USA but Malta lives in me. The food is not Italian it is Maltese I cook everyday we eat healthy and enough for many. I loved watching Thankyou.
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-elainereaper259
Went to Malta a few years ago and i thought it was a dump of a place. It was heavily bombed during WW2 and they haven't rebuilt it! Dont recommend visiting!
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Went to Malta a few years ago and i thought it was a dump of a place. It was heavily bombed during WW2 and they haven't rebuilt it! Dont recommend visiting!
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fun-facts
Maltese language is Not Phoenician. but Arabic. As Arabic Speaking, I can Understand Alots of This language. Even Their Food is Very Similar To Ours.
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Maltese language is Not Phoenician. but Arabic. As Arabic Speaking, I can Understand Alots of This language. Even Their Food is Very Similar To Ours.
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-Geodiode
Are you Maltese, or have visited these unique islands? Please share your thoughts and experience of the Island Fortress of the Mediterranean!
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Are you Maltese, or have visited these unique islands? Please share your thoughts and experience of the Island Fortress of the Mediterranean!
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-McIntyreBible
I've always wondered if Malta is the island of Melita which the book of Acts 28: 1 mentions. Biblical scholars are divided over it.
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I've always wondered if Malta is the island of Melita which the book of Acts 28: 1 mentions. Biblical scholars are divided over it.
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-dhruvdighe2459
Some part of a Hindi/Bollywood movie, -Charas-shot there. Especially, a romantic song between the Hero/Heroin of that movie.
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Some part of a Hindi/Bollywood movie, -Charas-shot there. Especially, a romantic song between the Hero/Heroin of that movie.
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-kittryncarryon
Another great video! It-s really amazing how a place-s geography will shape its history in such interesting ways!
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Another great video! It-s really amazing how a place-s geography will shape its history in such interesting ways!
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Lovely viedo have loved Malta since visiting in the 1970, s with the R F A and one of best friends is Maltese
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Lovely viedo have loved Malta since visiting in the 1970, s with the R F A and one of best friends is Maltese
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fun-facts
I was born in Malta but emigrated to Canada in my youth. Never realized the history of this beautiful island.
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I was born in Malta but emigrated to Canada in my youth. Never realized the history of this beautiful island.
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-jasonbsu
You made great geography videos. Please make more videos of every independent sovereign countries from A-Z.
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You made great geography videos. Please make more videos of every independent sovereign countries from A-Z.
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