Set the scene.
A 1998 excavation at the Inquisitor’s Palace uncovered porcelain fragments beneath the prison courtyard area.
Here’s the twist.
Some belonged to plates decorated with red carnations. Others came from a coffee set painted with strawberries.
Why it still matters.
Spot the surprise: discarded crockery can reveal wealth, fashion and everyday routines.
🧠 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.