Malta Historical Society

Melita Historica
DisciplineHistory of Malta
LanguageEnglish
Publication details
History1952–present
Publisher
Malta Historical Society
Standard abbreviations
ISO 4Melita Hist.
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The Malta Historical Society is a non-profit society devoted to the recording and disseminating the history of Malta.[1] The Alfred Mizzi Foundation currently financially sponsors the organization.[2][3]

Founding

The Malta Historical Society was founded in 1950 after a public appeal by professor Arturo Bonnici in Lehen is-Sewwa, the Catholic Action newspaper. Godfrey Wettinger and Albert Ganado were also founding members.[4][5]

Bonnici was subsequently elected the first president.[6] Other subsequent presidents include Seraphim Zarb, Vincent Borg, Godfrey Wettinger, Albert Ganado, Stanley Fiorini, Mario Buhagiar, Giovanni Bonello, Roger Ellul Micallef, and Theresa Vella.[7]

Programming

The Malta Historical Society supports current researchers and academics interested in the history of Malta through in-person and online conferences that are open to the public.[8] The Malta Historical Society holds monthly lectures on various topics related to the history of Malta.[2] It has given lectures at the University of Malta on topics like jewelry in Valletta, The Great Siege of Malta, and the social life of Rabat.[9] It also publishes an annual magazine, Melita Historica.[10]

The Malta Historical Society also hosts the biennial History Week that is free to attend for all.[11] History Week provides a space for new research on Maltese history to be shared, and for awards to be given for emerging and established Maltese historians.[2] Winners of the History Award are given an honorary certificate, a trophy, and a cash prize between €500-1000.[12]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Malta Historical Society". Malta Historical Society. Archived from the original on 7 November 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 Release, Press (2022-07-11). "Alfred Mizzi Foundation renews sponsorship of Malta Historical Society". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  3. ↑ Malta, Times of (2013-10-13). "Alfred Mizzi Foundation renews its support for Malta Historical Society". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  4. ↑ Bovingdon, Roderick (July 2016). "Mastru Karm Debono's little known works of art in Attard" (PDF). Vigilo (47). Din l-Art Ħelwa: 48.
  5. ↑ "Appreciation | Albert Ganado". MaltaToday.com.mt. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  6. ↑ Dr Albert Ganado. "A note on the birth of the Malta Historical Society". Malta Historical Society. Archived from the original on 20 June 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  7. ↑ "Previous MHS Committees". Malta Historical Society. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  8. ↑ bil-Malti, Aqra (2023-05-11). "The new 2023-2025 committee of the Malta Historical Society". TVMnews.mt. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  9. ↑ Malta, L.-Università ta'. "Malta Historical Society Lectures". L-Università ta' Malta. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  10. ↑ "Index of papers appearing in Melita Historica". Malta Historical Society. Archived from the original on 13 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  11. ↑ bil-Malti, Aqra (2023-11-03). "History Week 2023 taking place between 9th and 11th November". TVMnews.mt. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
  12. ↑ Malta, Times of (2022-12-04). "MHS History Awards 2022 winners announced". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2026-04-02.


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