Set the scene.
Despott’s research covered birds, reptiles and marine life. His work crossed land and sea.
Here’s the twist.
His work included a report on fisheries in 1919. Studying nature could have a practical connection with how people caught fish and earned a living.
Why it still matters.
He also excavated at Għar Dalam in 1913 and 1917. Keep the evidence types separate: living animals, fishing reports and cave deposits answer different questions about Malta.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.