https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/8306 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:17:05 GMT 2026-04-11T03:17:05Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/142840 Title: The love children of Grand Master Jean de Valette Abstract: This article examines newly uncovered archival evidence showing that Grand Master Jean de Valette had at least one illegitimate son, Barthelemy de Valette, later legitimised by King Charles IX of France. It explores the legal, social, and moral implications of illegitimacy in the 16th century and how this hidden episode complicates the traditional image of de Valette as an austere religious leader. Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/142840 2013-05-26T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/142834 Title: Mixed marriages in the early British period Abstract: The article examines mixed marriages in Malta during the early British period, focusing on unions between Catholics and Protestants and the tensions they created. Using legal cases, it shows how British civil law often overruled Catholic authority, especially in matters of family life and child upbringing. These marriages reveal wider social and religious anxieties linked to colonial rule. Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/142834 2012-09-16T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/142454 Title: Memorandum tal-Kummissjoni tal-Knisja dwar il-Familja Maltija u d-Divorzju Abstract: F'dan l-artilklu qed jidher l-ewwel parti tal-memorandum li l-Kummissjoni dwar il-Familja Maltija u d-Divorzju, nominata mill-Isqfijiet ta' Malta u Għawdex, ippreżentat lill-Kummissjoni dwar il-Futur tal-Familja mwaqqfa mill-Prim Ministru Description: Part 1 (7th Feb 1998) Sat, 07 Feb 1998 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/142454 1998-02-07T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/141357 Title: Editorial : the modern cost of being a woman Abstract: Research carried out across the European Union shows that women are more likely to run out of retirement savings and social security benefits. This is largely due to entrenched social norms that still position women as primary carers – which means they work and earn less and are entitled to less benefits – along with their longer life expectancy. [extract] Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/141357 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z