Set the scene.
An outbreak beginning in June 1592 continued into September 1593. Disease could threaten the islands despite their impressive fortifications.
Here’s the twist.
Historical accounts place the death toll at about 3,000, including forty members of the Order. These are historical estimates.
Why it still matters.
Place this beside the military dates on the timeline. Protecting a population involved health emergencies as well as watching the sea for enemy ships.
🧠 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.