The Armoury Inside the Grandmaster's Palace | S4 E18 P1 | The Local Traveller with Clare Agius Malta
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.พ. 2024
- Join Clare on an exclusive tour of Valletta's Grandmaster's Palace and its restored areas, particularly the armoury.
Head curator Robbert Cassar takes Clare through the palace's halls, including the Republic Hall and the armoury, showcasing various weapons, armour, and historical artefacts. Together they discuss the history of the palace, the restoration process, and specific details about the displayed items, such as helmets, cannons, swords, and even a unique leather cannon.
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The Local Traveller follows Clare Agius as she explores Malta and Gozo in search for their many hidden gems. Sit back as Clare uncovers the Maltese Islands' culture, cuisine, and natural heritage with the help of a few friendly locals.
Credits:
Presenter: Clare Agius
Guests:
- Robert Cassar
Photography:
- Fabian Mizzi
- Noel Pace
Videography: Creative Corner
Drone footage:
- Salvu Vella
- Anthony Axiak
Research:
- Heritage Malta
- Clare Agius
- Fabian Mizzi
Script & Production: Clare Agius
Director: Fabian Mizzi
Opening Song: Semplicità by The Travellers
Special Thanks:
- Heritage Malta
English Translation and Subtitles are funded by Malta Arts Council.
Translators:
Warren Taliana, Martina Caruana, Martina Cremona, Amina Baldacchino, Nathlin Johnson, Alessia Sciberras, Gianuaria Crugliano from the Department of Translation, Terminology and Interpreting Studies.
Faculty of Arts, University of Malta
All Rights Reserved 2024 - Clare Agius - One Group
That was a very interesting clip. Very enlightening, historical and educational. The huge collection of armors that was used in the Great Siege of Malta in 1556 is amazing!
VERY INTERESTING & BEAUTIFUL VIDEO 🏹 ⚔️ 💣 😮
WE SHOULD BE RECLAIMING FROM THE FRENCH ALL THE TREASURES NAPOLEON "STOLE" INCLUDING LA VALETTE SWORD 🗡️ .
Proset and thanks to Heritage Malta 🙏.
Thanks Clare , Robert Cassar and "LT TEAM" 👏.
Cheers 👍🇲🇹❤️🇪🇺™️
Hi Clare Thanks for the video - and for sharing the content. Really looking forward to a return visit to the armoury, particularly to see the edged weapons on display in the collection. Recent research on the weapons and munitions held at Dwejra Tower on Gozo (which you visited in an earlier programme in series 4) and links into the amazing collection held in Valletta.
Back in the 18th century, archive records tell us that in 1770, 1785 and 1787 stock was taken of all the armament, equipment and stores held on charge by Capi Mastri of all fortifications on Gozo.
In 1787, forty two such items held at 'Torri Dwejra' were listed by the then Capo Mastro, Francesco Grima. These included ;
3 Six-pounder iron guns
1 Quintale (100 kg) of Gunpowder - (Polvere di Malti)
162 Round Shot and 44 Grape Shot ammunition
3 Gun Carriages
2 Swivel Guns (Spingardi)
12 Muskets with Bayonets
550 Musket cartridges with bullet
12 Bandoliers
2 Musket Racks
3 Lanterns
1 Bronze Bell
4 sets of Rammer Rods and Sponges
2 Brass Ladles
....and finally, and somewhat curiously, 12 Spontoons
The last item listed was sometimes known by the variant spelling espontoon (or as a half-pike), is a type of European pole-arm that came into being alongside the pike. The spontoon was in wide use by the mid 17th century, and it continued to be used until the mid to late 19th century.
Unlike the pike, which was an extremely long weapon (typically 14 or 15 feet), the Spontoon measured only 6 or 7 feet in overall length. Generally, this weapon featured a more elaborate head than the typical pike.
So why did the tower hold twelve of these edged weapons on site? where did they come from? and what did they look like?
(Sources: military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Spontoon and 'The Coastal Fortifications of Gozo and Comino' by A.Samut
Tagliaferro, Midsea Publications, 1983).
thankyou for this detailed info! much appreciated :)