We Explored Most Defended Island in History

It's the most fought over Island in history, but Why?

Join historian Dan Snow as he explores Malta’s extraordinary history of siege and survival. From the Ottoman Great Siege of 1565, through Napoleon’s invasion and Nelson's blockade, to the devastating Second World War bombing, discover how this small Mediterranean island became one of history’s greatest fortresses.

0:00 Intro
1:00 The Great Siege 1565
8:22 The Napoleonic Siege 1798-1800
16:31 WWII 1940-1943

Made in collaboration with VisitMalta and Heritage Malta. If you'd like to visit Malta and see the history discussed in this episode, you can find out more at https://www.visitmalta.com

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