Tag Archives: Order of St. John

Islands of Malta: Exploring the Archipelago

After Napoleon takes possession of the Maltese islands from the Knights, Nelson and his fleet move in and blockade the French garrison. Today the … Continue reading

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Islands of Malta: The City of Valletta

After the Great Siege, the Knights build Valletta, a new and impregnable city on the Rocky peninsula known as Mount Scebberas; a city that … Continue reading

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Islands of Malta: Home for a Knight

Malta becomes a thorn in the side of Charles V of Aragon as Barbarians ransack the islands and enslave the population. The early history … Continue reading

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Akko: The Underground Crusader Capital

Eliezer Stern is excited – he’s just discovered the toilets. Any traveller who has been confined to a mini-van for two hours knows the … Continue reading

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