The newly reopened Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery is currently full of Neo-Impressionists from a Dutch collection, in Radical Harmony: Helene Kröller-Müller’s Neo-Impressionists. Back at the Sainsbury Wing Shall I let you in on a secret? After many years of complaining, I may have finally hit upon the right time to visit exhibitions at […]
There’s a noticeable appetite in London theatre right now for American history, particularly where private lives and public power collide. Our American Queen fits squarely into that trend. Our American Queen What is it about the American Civil War? That period is certainly having a moment on the London stage. Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln […]
One final last minute art dash for the winter exhibition season, and it’s to the delectable Wayne Thiebaud: American Still Life at the Courtauld Gallery. Wayne Thiebaud at the Courtauld Gallery It’s been a busy start to the year already. I always seem to get myself into difficulty at this time of year, getting behind […]
The historian in me was most excited about Malta’s Neolithic sites. With so many options to choose from despite Malta being a very small country, which ones should visitors prioritise? A Guide to Malta’s Neolithic Sites Long time readers know I love archaeology. If there is an archaeological site within reach during a holiday, I […]
Our final stop in Malta, the Wignacourt Museum includes art, objects, extensive tunnels, a church, and a site of Christian pilgrimage. A Final Stop in Malta The time has come for us to bid farewell to Malta. My trip there was a memorable one, and absolutely packed with cultural highlights. We learned about the history […]
Palazzo Falson is a remarkable historic house museum in Mdina, which tells a story stretching from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Visiting Palazzo Falson Today we arrive at the penultimate post from my recent trip to Malta, and our last one from Mdina. I’ve described already a few ideas for a daytrip to […]
The site of St Paul’s Cathedral has been the heart of Mdina since before it was Mdina! What better place to start getting to grips with Malta’s historic capital? A Daytrip to Mdina: Where to Start? In my last post, I described a daytrip to Mdina and Rabat, covering a bit of history as well […]
Malta’s historic capital Mdina is a great daytrip location for culture lovers, particularly combined with a few highlights from outside the city walls in Rabat. A Daytrip to Mdina and Rabat Mdina and Rabat are our last city stop on this tour of Malta. Today’s post gives an overview of things you might like to […]
Get to know Gozo’s capital, Victoria, and the many museums of its imposing and historic citadel. Getting to Know Victoria (Ir-Rabat) In my last post, we looked at ways to spend 48 hours in Gozo, Malta’s second-biggest island. The pace of life is slower here, but there’s still plenty to see and do, from archaeological […]
A visit to Gozo is a great idea for those spending a week in Malta. The pace of life is a little slower, but there is still plenty for culture lovers to see and do. An Introduction: A Short Stay in Gozo I recently had the opportunity to spend a week in Malta. As I […]
