When Malta falls into Arab hands the island economy is transformed with irrigation systems, new crops and terraced farming. The old capital city of Melita is renamed Mdina and when the Normans invade and add their architectural influence becomes one of the world’s finest examples of a still inhabited medieval walled city. For more information check out episode #75 in the international category.
About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.