How Malta’s Ancient Monuments Still Capture Our Curiosity
What can Malta’s mysterious megalithic monuments teach us about curiosity, ritual, and the power of independent research? YouTuber Laura, a.k.a. MegalithHunter, shares what makes these archaeological sites both architecturally and culturally distinct. She also reflects on how her curiosity about the past shaped her educational journey and her approach to public storytelling.Mentioned on the show:Laura’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MegalithHunterLaura’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/megalithhunter.bsky.socialFRAGSUS Monographs: https://www.academia.edu/84270797/Temple_Landscapes_Fragsus_Vol1_h_Chapterhttps://www.academia.edu/77524109/Archaeological_studies_of_Maltese_prehistory_for_the_FRAGSUS_Project_2013_18https://www.academia.edu/93313027/Temple_People_Fragsus_Vol3_n_Chapter📝 Full transcript: https://smitinathan.com/how-maltas-ancient-monuments-still-capture-our-curiosity/🎁 Bonus content: https://patreon.com/smitinathan✉️ Get in touch at podcast@smitinathan.com🎙️ Curiosity Meets The Past is a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. Each episode features a 20–30 minute curated conversation with guests who reveal the layered stories behind objects, places, and people.