OAR@UM Community:https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/122732026-04-22T14:49:19Z2026-04-22T14:49:19ZMonument to a surgeon at the Upper Barakka Garden in Vallettahttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/1437532026-02-17T15:52:17Z2021-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Monument to a surgeon at the Upper Barakka Garden in Valletta
Abstract: John Bathurst Thomson was born on
22 September 1813. He enlisted to
serve in the 69th (South Lincolnshire)
Regiment of Foot on 11 January 1839
as an assistant surgeon, and was
promoted to the rank of surgeon on
3 September 1846. From 1847-51,
the regiment was stationed in Malta.2021-01-01T00:00:00ZIl-Malti, l-Għawdxi u x-Xewkihttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/1384722026-02-20T10:21:55Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Il-Malti, l-Għawdxi u x-Xewki
Abstract: Ix-Xewkija, l-eqdem raħal f’Għawdex, hi mogħnija
b’rikkezzi mill-isbaħ, li jkomplu jseddqu l-identità tal-Arċipelagu Malti. Wieħed mill-aspetti li jagħmel dan
ir-raħal uniku hu d-djalett Xewki li ġibed l-interess ta’
ħafna, kemm Maltin kif ukoll barranin. Iżda dan id-djalett
fejn jaqa’ eżatt fil-varjetajiet li nsibu fi lsienna? Liema
huma dawn il-varjetajiet li nsibu? X’għandu komuni u
x’jiddistingwih minn djaletti oħra Għawdxin? U x’riċerka
hemm bżonn biex inkomplu nanalizzaw ix-Xewki biex
b’hekk inħallu l-pedamenti meħtieġa għall-istudjużi
tal-ġejjieni?2023-01-01T00:00:00ZThe historical and linguistic development of the toponyms of the Maltese IslandsVella, Johnhttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/1380392026-04-22T11:11:33Z2025-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: The historical and linguistic development of the toponyms of the Maltese Islands
Authors: Vella, John
Abstract: The study aims to examine and add to the research on the origins and
development of the island names of Għawdex (Gozo) and Malta, which are seen
as a sanctuary and a place of refuge, using a historical and linguistic analysis.
Through a transdisciplinary approach, the study combines existing and new
knowledge to fill in historical gaps. The toponyms of the two islands were
shaped by the linguistic exchange between cultures in the Mediterranean region
and on the Maltese islands. Analyzing local place-names in everyday language
has preserved history within communities for millennia. Studying the toponym
Għawdex reveals its evolution over time, serving as a record of history and
safeguarding the island's original purpose and name. Also, the name of the
ancient destination port led to it replacing the Phoenician name for the island,
but not its significance and ongoing role as a safe haven. This study shows how
island toponyms can provide further insights into historical events and the
development of language in ancient eras.2025-01-01T00:00:00ZSan Ġiljan : il-limiti tal-parroċċahttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/1353052025-05-12T13:06:07Z2006-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: San Ġiljan : il-limiti tal-parroċċa
Abstract: Il-Professur Stanley Fiorini kien ħadem ħafna fuq il-ktieb storiku li kien ġie ppubblikat fl-okkażjoni ta l-ewwel ċentinarju tal-parroċċa tagħna. Din id-darba stedinnieh biex jagħtina xi tagħrif marbut ma' dak l-avveniment importanti, jiġifieri t-twaqqif tal-parroċċa, u tlabnieh jikteb dwar il-limiti tal-parroċċa kif ġew stabbiliti dak iż-żmien.2006-01-01T00:00:00Z