https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/54530 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:43:56 GMT 2026-07-07T23:43:56Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/35363 Title: The influence of Italian mannerism upon Maltese architecture Abstract: English architect James Quentin Hughes discusses the integration of Italian architecture, whose roots lie in the Renaissance, with Maltese architecture. He talks about the history of different styles of architecture and how they eventually made their way to the Maltese islands. Thu, 01 Jan 1953 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/35363 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/35103 Title: Society of Archaeology, history and natural sciences (1866-68) Abstract: Cassar Pullicino sheds light on the short-lived organisation called the Society of Archaeology, History and Natural Sciences which was founded in 1866 but only lived until its premature end in 1868. He talks about the Society’s objectives, inaugural lecture and other pertinent information about the organisation’s brief stint. Thu, 01 Jan 1953 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/35103 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/35100 Title: Sir Adriano Dingli Abstract: Mercieca gives a detailed account of the personality and accomplishments of Sir Adrian Dingli, who was born on the 8th of October 1817. Throughout his life, Dingli mastered various languages- Maltese, English, Italian, French, German, Greek and, to a lesser extent, Hebrew and Arabic. He was best known for his work as a Chief of Justice of Malta. Sat, 01 Jan 1955 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/35100 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/35067 Title: L'Antica Fondazione della Scuola di Lingua Araba in Malta - Parte seconda Abstract: Cassar discusses the history of Arabic teaching after it became abolished in the University of Malta in 1824. The “Sagra Congregazione de Propaganda Fide” decided that with the funds saved from discontinuing Arabic teaching in Malta, it maintained the same teaching in the “Colleggio Urbano di Roma.” Sat, 01 Jan 1955 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/35067 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z