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The Silent City's Secret: Mdina's 1693 Earthquake
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Episode The Silent City's Secret: Mdina's 1693 Earthquake
In 1693, a catastrophic earthquake struck southeast Sicily, collapsing towns, killing tens of thousands, and reshaping the history of Malta. But while the island felt the tremors, its great fortress city of Mdina survived — and what happened next changed everything. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the earthquake's devastating impact on Sicily, the legend of the protective veil of St. Agatha, and the controversial rebuilding of Mdina's cathedral — a baroque masterpiece that sparked a scandal. They dig into the role of Grand Master Adrien de Wignacourt, the mysterious Knight Commander who oversaw the reconstruction, and the surviving medieval buildings that still whisper of a darker age. With Malta's capital Valletta spared, the quake marked a turning point, shifting the spotlight from the ancient capital to the new city by the harbor. Tune in for a story of catastrophe, faith, and the resilience of an island that has weathered centuries of storms.
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