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BIBLIOGRAPHY - HISTORY & FOLKLORE




A: General History & Folklore

1.

Savona-Ventura C. Improving on the biscuit - a historical view of catering on Malta-based navies. The Sunday Times [of Malta] supplement, 5th November 1995, p.I-IV
2.

Savona-Ventura C. The Core of the Argument. The Malta Independent, 9th February 1997, p.27
3.

Savona-Ventura C. Palaeolithic man in Malta. The Sunday Times [of Malta], 20th July 1997, p.18; 3 August 1997, p.17; 17 August 1997, p.44
4.

Savona-Ventura C. History of Agriculture in Malta. The Times [of Malta], 14th November 1997, p.22 
5.

Savona-Ventura C. Global Climate and history. The Sunday Times [of Malta], 25th January 1998, p.16
6.

Savona-Ventura C, Mifsud A: Origins of the Maltese Ox. The Times [of Malta], 6th February 1998, p.41
7.

Savona-Ventura C, Mifsud A: Relative dating by chemical analysis of the Ghar Dalam bones. Plexus: the Online Maltese Journal of Health and Medicine. Issue 4, May 1998
8.

Savona-Ventura C. Is-Salib tal-Gholja. C.O.N.G. Newsletter, May 1998, p.4
9.

Savona-Ventura C. The Risorgimento and a Maltese Vatican City. C.O.N.G. Newsletter, July 1998, p.4-5
10.

Savona-Ventura C, Mifsud A.  Food in Prehistoric Malta. The Sunday Times [of Malta] - Food and Drink Supplement, 31st January 1999, p.xvii-xviii
11.,

Savona-Ventura C, Mifsud A. L-ikel fi zmien prestoriku. Agenda 2000, February 1999, V(2):p.8-9
12.

Savona-Ventura C. Egyptian connection with Bighi. The Sunday Times [of Malta], 23rd May 1999, p.19
13.

Savona-Ventura C. Punic Echinodermata remains excavated from Tas-Silg, Malta. Report submitted to the Department of Archaeology, University of Malta, 1999, +3p
14.

Mifsud A, Savona-Ventura C, eds. Facets of Maltese Prehistory. Prehistoric Society of Malta, Malta, 1999, +241p.
15.

Savona-Ventura C, Mifsud A. Bovine depictions in Maltese Prehistoric Art. Bollettino del Centro Camuno di Studi Preistorici. Valcamonica Symposium '97, 1999, 31/32:p.115-121
16.

Mifsud A, Mifsud S, Agius Sultana C, Savona-Ventura C. Malta. Echoes of Plato’s Island. Prehistoric Society of Malta: Malta, 2000, +86p. [republished 2nd edition, 2001, +89p]
Summarised in:
1. Savona-Ventura C, Mifsud A. On the track of Atlantis. Sunday Times [Malta] 18th August 2002, p.36-37
2. Savona-Ventura C, Mifsud A. The Science and mythology of the Maltese "Atlantoi". Treasures of Malta 2003, 9(3):53-58,96

17.

Savona-Ventura C. Nicknames in Nineteenth century Malta. L-Imnarja: Journal of the Ghaqda Maltija tal-Folklore 2002, 7(1):p.26-27
Republished in:
1. Folklore. Gabra ta’ Kitba minn membri ta’ l-Ghaqda Maltija tal-Folklore [ed. Lanfranco G.]. Klabb Kotba Maltin, Malta, 2004, p.177-179

18
Savona-Ventura C. Historical background - The Order of St. Lazarus. In: The painting Raising of Lazarus held at the Basilica of St. George Martyr in Victoria, Gozo. Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands, MHOSLJ, Malta, 2007, p.3-5,10-11

19.
Savona-Ventura C. Ode a la  glorie des Chevaliers de l'Ordre de Saint Lazare de Jerusalem -  Commentary. Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands, MHOSLJ, Malta, 2009, +23p. [includes facsimile of original 1673 "Ode a la glorie..." by Jacques de Coras]
20.
Savona-Ventura C. Lazarus of Bethany. Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands, MHOSLJ, Malta, 2009, +5p.
21.
Savona-Ventura C. The Papal Bull Cum solerti meditatione pensamus of 1489. Journal of the Monastic Military Orders, December 2009, 2:21-38
22.
Savona-Ventura C. Il-pittura titulari antika tal-artal iddedikat lil San Lazzru fil-Bazilika ta'San Gorg Martri. Festi San Gorg, 2009, p.113-115
23.
C. Savona-Ventura: Philatelic items relating to the Order. Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands - MHOSLJ, Malta, 2010, +3p.

24.
Savona-Ventura C. The French Revolution's mark on the annals of the order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem.  Journal of the Monastic Military Orders, 2010, 3:51-70
25.
Savona-Ventura C. The Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands of the Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem - A History. Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands - MHOSLJ, Malta, 2011, 27p.





B. Maltese Medical History & Folklore

1.

Savona-Ventura C. Reptiles and amphibians in Maltese Medical folklore. Civilization 1983; 1:258-259
2.

Savona-Ventura C. Reflections on Ancient Midwifery in Malta. Newsletter: Midwives Association Malta 1989; 2:5-8
3.

Savona-Ventura C. Maltese Medical Folklore. Man and the Herpetofauna: A Review. Maltese Medical Journal 1990; II(1):41-43
4.

Savona-Ventura C. Reproductive performance on the Maltese Islands during the Second World War. Medical History 1990; 34:151-177
5.

Savona-Ventura C. Review of Maltese Midwifery: Prehistoric to Contemporary times. Essay submitted for the Walter Frewen Lord Prize, Commonwealth Trust, 1991, +75p.
6.

Savona-Ventura C. A maternity Unit in Gozo a hundred years ago. Essay awarded the MAM Prize, 1991, +29p
7.

Savona-Ventura C. Malta and the "Lady with the Lamp". The Sunday Times [of Malta], 22nd December 1991, p.3
8.

Savona-Ventura C. Placenta praevia - Management in the last century. Medi-scope, 1991, 14:5-8
9.

Savona-Ventura C. Malta and the British Navy: The Medical Connection during the nineteenth century. Journal of the Royal Navy Medical Service, 1992, 78:171-176; 1993, 79:33-36; 80:100-105
10.

Savona-Ventura C. Caesarean section in the Maltese Islands. Medical History, 1993, 37:37-55
11.

Savona-Ventura C. HMS Hibernia and Maltese medical history. The Sunday Times [of Malta], 3rd January 1993, p.16
12.

Savona-Ventura C. Religious influence on Midwifery-related practice in a small Roman Catholic Community. Essay submitted for the Historical Lecture, R.C.O.G., 1994, +30p.
13.

Savona-Ventura C. Disinfection of mail in Malta. The Sunday Times [of Malta], 6th November 1994, p.50-51
14.

Savona-Ventura C. An outbreak of Cerebrospinal Fever in a 19th century British Mediterranean Naval base. Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps, 1994, 140:155-158
15.

Savona-Ventura C. Control of Midwifery: Historical Perspective. 1: Control by the State Authorities. Midwives Journal, 1994, 3:34-42
16.

Savona-Ventura C. Nineteenth century disciplinary enquiry at Victoria Hospital, Gozo. Maltese Medical Journal, 1994, 4(2):44-49
17.

Savona-Ventura C. The influence of the Roman Catholic Church on Midwifery practice in Malta. Medical History, 1995, 39:18-34
18.

Savona-Ventura C. Hansen's Disease in Malta. The Sunday Times [of Malta], 29th January 1995, p.32-33
19.

Savona-Ventura C. Family Size control in Malta. The Malta Independent, 19th March 1995, p.22-23
20.

Savona-Ventura C. A maternity Unit in Gozo a hundred years ago. Maltese Medical Journal, 1995, 7(1):10-16
21.

Savona-Ventura C. H.R.T. for the menopause. A historical viewpoint in Malta. The Times [of Malta], 5th July 1995, p.25-26
22.

Savona-Ventura C. Reproductive performance in the Maltese Islands during the First World War. Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps, 1995, 141:107-111
23.

Savona-Ventura C. Il-Menopawsa u l-HRT. It-Terapija ormonali f'Malta. Agenda 2000 September 1995, I(9):p.6-7
24.

Savona-Ventura C. L-Istorja tal-Medicina f'Malta. Agenda 2000 October 1995, I(10):p.6-7; November 1995, I(11):p.4-5; December 1995, I(12):4-5; January 1996, II(1):6-7; February 1996, II(2):8-9; March 1996, II(3):6-7; April 1996, II(4):6-7
25.

Savona-Ventura C. Dr. James Barry: an enigmatic Army Medical Doctor. Maltese Medical Journal, 1996; 8(1):41-47
26.

Savona-Ventura C. History of Microscopy in Malta. MaltaPath Newsletter July 1996, 1:10-14
27.

Savona-Ventura C. Hospitals in Malta throughout the Ages: Part I - General Civil Hospitals. Plexus: the Online Maltese Journal of Health and Medicine. Issue 1, Oct. 1996
28.

Savona-Ventura C. Analgesia and Anaesthesia in Malta. A Historical Review. Journal of EuroMed Pharmacy. 1996, 1(4):20-25
29.

Savona-Ventura C. Hospitals in Malta throughout the Ages: Part II - Midwifery Hospitals. Plexus: the Online Maltese Journal of Health and Medicine. Issue 2, Apr. 1997
30.

Savona-Ventura C. Hospitals in Malta throughout the Ages: Part II - Midwifery Hospitals. Plexus: the Online Maltese Journal of Health and Medicine. Issue 2, Apr. 1997
31.

Savona-Ventura C. Light on the Lady with the Lamp. The Malta Independent, 4th May 1997, p.33; 11 May 1997, p.33
32.

Savona-Ventura C. Outlines of Maltese Medical History. Midsea Publications: Malta, 1997, +132p.
33.

Savona-Ventura C. Hospitals in Malta throughout the Ages: Part III - Military Hospitals. Plexus: the Online Maltese Journal of Health and Medicine. Issue 3, Sept. 1997
34.

Savona-Ventura C, Thake J. Pocket set of surgical instruments. It-Tabib tal-familja: Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors, 1997, 12:2-4
35.

Savona-Ventura C (contributor). In: Schiavone M.J., Scerri L.J. (eds.). Maltese Biographies of the twentieth century. PIN, Malta, 1997, +601p.
26.

Savona-Ventura C. Penicillin in Malta. The Sunday Times [of Malta], 1st March 1998, p.18; 5th April 1998, p.58
37.

Savona-Ventura C. Human suffering during the Maltese insurrection of 1798. Storja, 1998, p.48-65
38.

Savona-Ventura C. Maltese Medical History as seen through postage stamps. It-Tabib tal-familja: Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors, 1998, 14:9-13
39.

Savona-Ventura C.  Further reflections on the history of Hodgkin’s Disease in Malta. It-Tabib tal-familja: Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors, 1998, 14:24
40.

Savona-Ventura C.  Aspetti storici tal-Ligi tas-Sahha.  Agenda 2000, February 1999, V(2):p.6-7
41.

Savona-Ventura C, Mifsud A. Prehistoric Medicine in Malta. Proprint: Malta, 1999, +104p.
42.

Savona-Ventura C. Il-Medicina fil-Gzejjer Maltin. PIN: Malta, 1999, +72p.
43.

Savona-Ventura C, Grech V. Concepts in cardiology - a historical perspective. Images in Paediatric Cardiology, 1999, 1:18-25
44.

Savona-Ventura C. The naval career of Sir Thomas Spencer Wells in the Mediterranean: 1842-1853. Maltese Medical Journal, 1999, 10(2):41-46
45.

Savona-Ventura C. The Medical Students contribution during the Doctor Dispute of 1977. The author, Malta, 1999, +52p.
46.

Savona-Ventura C.  Medical Mythology in Stone Age Malta. In: Facets of Maltese Prehistory. Mifsud A, Savona-Ventura C, eds. Prehistoric Society of Malta, Malta, 1999, p.107-116
47.

Savona-Ventura C.  Malta: Elf sena ta’ medicina. In: Elf sena ta’ Avvenimenti: Storja, Medicina, Xjenza. [Il-Hadd Magazin, It-Torca], 26th December 1999, p.14-20
48.

Savona-Ventura C. Old Age in Malta: Socio-historical Aspects. Bold: Quarterly Journal of the International Institute Ageing (UN), 1999, 10(1):p.27-31
49.

Savona-Ventura C. Civil Hospitals in Malta in the last two hundred years. Historia Hospitalium. Zeitschrift der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Krankenhausgesschichte. 1998-99, 21:p.45-63
50.

Savona-Ventura C, Sammut M. History of the Practice of Chemistry – a Maltese perspective. Xjenza - Journal of the Malta Chamber of Scientists. 1999, 4(2):p.24-29
51.

Savona-Ventura C. The First Hospital of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. It-Tabib tal-familija: Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors, 1999, 17:p.17-21
52.

Savona-Ventura C. Control of Childbirth Practices in Malta during the Last Millennium. In: The Maltese Islands on the Move: a mosaic of contributions marking Malta’s entry into the 21st century (Gatt J.M., Mifsud P., Mizzi R, Sciberras L., Vella C.C., eds) Central Office of Statistics: Malta, 2000, p.177-194
53.

Savona-Ventura C. History of Medical Data collection in the Maltese Islands. It-Tabib tal-familja - Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors 2000, 18:13-17
54.

Savona-Ventura C, Sawyer RT, Schembri PJ. Medicinal and other leeches (Annelida, Hirudinae) in the Maltese Islands. Central Mediterranean Naturalist 2000, 3(2):65-68
55.

Savona-Ventura C. Eggs in the medical treatment of wounds. Sunday Times [Malta] 19th August 2001, p.18
56.

Savona-Ventura C. Polydactyly in Maltese Art. Treasures of Malta 2001, 8(1):91
57.

Savona-Ventura C. Pharmaceutical practice in Early Modern Malta - La pratica farmaceutica agli inizi dell' Eta` Moderna a Malta. In: Antique Sicilian Maiolica in Malta - Antiche Maioliche Siciliane a Malta  (Larina` G., ed.). Bruno Leopardi Editore: Palermo, 2001, p.47-56; 91-101 
58.

Savona-Ventura C. Military and Naval Hospitals in the last two centuries. Historia Hospitalium. Zeitschrift der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Krankenhausgesschichte 2000-01, 22:156-181
59.

Savona-Ventura C. Hospital Management structures in Maltese Hospitals through the ages. Historia Hospitalium. Zeitschrift der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Krankenhausgesschichte 2000-01, 22:137-155
60.

Savona-Ventura C, Mifsud A. A Developmental Cranial Anomaly from Antiquity. It-Tabib tal-familja - Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors 2001, 21:5-7
61.

Savona-Ventura C, Mifsud A, Camilleri V. The Anthropomorphology of Classical Skulls from Malta. The Oracle: Journal of the Grupp Arkeologiku Malti 2000, 1:3-7
62.

Savona-Ventura C. Giving birth in 19th Century Gozo 1876-1893. Storja 2001:52-66
63.

Savona-Ventura C. I crani di Malta. Hera October 2001, 22:81
64.

Savona-Ventura C. An Anthrax epidemic in the Maltese Islands. It-Tabib tal-familja - Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors, 2002, 22:17-19
Summarised in Interview on:
A history of Anthrax in Malta. The Malta Independent on Sunday 21 October 2001, p.15

65.

Savona-Ventura C. Parasites and pests of Medical significance in the Maltese Environment - A historical review of culprit species. Central Mediterranean Naturalist, 2002, 3(4):149-152
66.

Savona-Ventura C, Sawyer RT, Schembri PJ. The Medicinal Use of Leeches in Malta. Malta Medical Journal 2002 14(1):48-52
67.

Savona-Ventura C. Punic Mythology and Medicine. Treasures of Malta Summer 2002, 8(3):p.83-88
68.

Savona-Ventura C. The Maltese "Welfare State" during the Hospitaller Period. La Storia della Medicina come Ponte Culturale nel bacino del Mediterraneo. Atti  de Convegno internazionale di studi, Malta 19-20 Ottobre 2001. Editrie Apes, Rome, 2002, p.27-43
69.

Muscat M, Savona-Ventura C, Murphy B, Ellul M. Malta (Republic of). Pocket Guide to Cultural Health Assessment [eds: Erickson d'Avanzo C, Geissler EM.] Mosby, USA, 3rd edition, 2003, p.508-513
70.

Savona-Ventura C. The Valletta Sacra Infermeria in Travelogues and Art. Treasures of Malta 2003, 9(2):15-20,101
71.

Sammut M, Savona-Ventura C. Ix-Xjenzi Sperimentali - Kimika u Fizika. L-Istorja tax-Xjenza f'Malta [ed. Savona-Ventura C.] SKS, Malta, 2003, p.105-124
72.

Savona-Ventura C. Ix-Xjenzi Applikati - Il-Medicina. L-Istorja tax-Xjenza f'Malta [ed. Savona-Ventura C.] SKS, Malta, 2003, p.125-154
73.

Savona-Ventura C [editor]. L-Istorja tax-Xjenza f'Malta. SKS, Malta, 2003, +159p.
74.

Savona-Ventura C. History of Maternity Care in the Maltese Islands. ASMMH, Malta, 2003, +232p.
75.

Savona-Ventura C. The Hospital of the Order of St. John in Jerusalem. Historia Hospitalium. Zeitschrift der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Krankenhausgesschichte, 2004-05, 24:25-35
76.

Savona-Ventura C. Mental Disease in Malta. ASMMH, Malta, 2004, +61p
77.

Savona-Ventura C. Breast versus bottle. A History of Infant feeding in Malta. ASMMH, Malta, 2004, +96p.
78.

Savona-Ventura C. Ancient and Medieval Medicine in Malta [before 1600]. P.E.G. Ltd, Malta, 2004, +324p.
79.

Savona-Ventura C. Knight Hospitaller Medicine in Malta [1530-1798]. P.E.G. Ltd, Malta, 2004, +334p.
80.

Savona-Ventura C. Contemporary Medicine in Malta [1798-1979]. P.E.G. Ltd, Malta, 2005, +613p.
81.

Savona-Ventura C, Vella J. Patho-anatomical realism in Mattia Preti’s Art. Treasures of Malta, 2005 11(2):39-41
82.

Savona-Ventura C. The Knight Hospitallers of the Order of Saint Lazarus. Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands – MHOSLJ, Malta, 2006, +244p.
Other related publications include:
1. The Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus. ASMMH, Malta, 2005, +18p. e-book publication available at http://www.stlazarusmalta.org/pdf_files/booklet.pdf and published as: Leprosy and the Lazarites. Sunday Times [Malta], 30th January – 6th February 2005
2. The Domus Leprosorum in Crusader Jerusalem. It-Tabib tal-familja - Maltese Family Doctor, 2005, 14(2):67-70
3. Medieval Dermatological Hospitaller Orders. The Synapse – The Medical Professionals’ Network, January 2006, 8-9
4. L-Ordni Militari u Hospitaljer ta’ San Lazzru ta’ Gerusalemm vs Torri Lanzun. Il-Huggiega ta’ San Gwann, June-August 2006, 9-10
5. Ruzar Briffa’s contribution to leprology. Sunday Times [Malta], 29th January 2006, 17

83.

Savona-Ventura C. War and population change in the Maltese context. Malta Medical Journal, July 2006, 18(2):35-40
84.

Savona-Ventura C. Leprosy Archives - The Maltese Islands. Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands - MHOSLJ, Malta, 2006, +16p., e-book publication available at http://www.stlazarusmalta.org/pdf_files/leprosy.pdf
85.

Savona-Ventura C. Dr. Emmanuel Agius – A Bibliography. Museums & Library Committee – Medical School, Malta, 2006, +6p., e-book publication available at http://staff.um.edu.mt/csav1/books/agius.pdf
86.

Savona-Ventura C. The Modern Leper – the HIV-AIDS victim. Sunday Times [of Malta], 26th November 2006, 48, 52
87.

Savona-Ventura C. La microscopia degli antichi egizi. Hera, 2006, 81:70-2
88.

Savona-Ventura C. A 14th century Maltese link to an Italian Hospitaller Order. Maltese Family Doctor, 2006, 15(2):46-52
Other related publications include:
1. St Anthony the Abbot. Sunday Times, [Malta] 14th January 2007, 17

89.

Savona-Ventura C. Congenital malformations: a historical perspective in a Mediterranean Community. Malta Medical Journal, 2007, 19(1):52-5
90.

Savona-Ventura C. Cynomorium coccineum Linnaeus - 17-19th century Materia Medica Melitensis. Maltese Family Doctor, 2007, 16(1):6-8
Abstracted in:
1.  Abstracts: Venus-Venum-Venenum Antropologia e Storia del Farmaco. International Workshop on History Anthropology and Epistemology of Medicine, Senigallia 29 Novembre - 1 Dicembre 2002. Senigallia, 2002, n.p

91.

Savona-Ventura C. Ancient Egyptian Medicine. Part 1 – Fertility and Childbirth. Part 2 – Surgery. Part 3 – Medicine and therapeutics. Part 4 – Medical papyri. The Synapse – The Medical Professional’s Network, 2007-08, 07/5:12-3, 24-5; 07/6:19-20; 08/1:16,21; 08/2:12,20

92.

Savona-Ventura C. Hospitaller activities in Medieval Malta. Malta Medical Journal, 2007, 19(3):48-52

93.

Savona-Ventura C, Borg Galea C. Universites Studiorum Melitensis – Medicinae Chirugiavque Facultate: Roll of Honour. Faculty of Medicine & Surgery, Malta, 2007, +48p.

94.

Samut-Tagliaferro M, Savona-Ventura C. Dr. Paul Cassar (1914-2006): A bibliography. University Library, Malta, 2007, +76p

95.

Savona-Ventura C. Malta (Republic of). Pocket Guide to Cultural Health Assessment (eds: Erickson d'Avanzo C.) Mosby, USA, 4th edition, 2008, 465-469
96.

Savona-Ventura C, Buttigieg GG. Michel'Angiolo Grima - The man and his times [1729-1798]. Association of Surgeons of Malta, Malta, 2008, +8p.
97.

Savona-Ventura C. The Order of Saint Lazarus in the Kingdom of Jerusalem. Journal of the Monastic Military Orders, October 2008, 1:55-64

98.

Buttigieg GG, Savona-Ventura C, Micallef Stafrace K. The history of leprosy in Malta. Malta Medical Journal, 2008, 20(4):34-38
99.

Savona-Ventura C. Knight Templar remains in Gozo? The Gozo Observer, December 2008, 19:6-11
100.

Savona-Ventura C. Fenugreek- A natural prototype oral hyopglycaemic agent used in Malta. Malta Medical Journal, 2009, 21(2):42-44
101.

Savona-Ventura C, Mogensen CE. History of Diabetes Mellitus. Elsevier Masson, Cedex, 2009, +86p. 
102.

Savona-Ventura C. The History of Midwifery Education in the Maltese Islands.  Faculty of Medicine & Surgery, University of Malta, Malta, 2009, +79p.
103.

Savona-Ventura C. The Hospitaller activities of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antide in the Maltese Islands. Storja, 2009

104.

Savona-Ventura C, Buttigieg GG.  Kings, Knights & Lepers. History of Medicine  on.line, Priory Lodge Education Ltd, 2009
105.

Savona-Ventura C. World War II and population change in the Maltese context. Malta Medical Journal, 2009, 21(4):42-46
106.
Savona-Ventura C. Virtu della Pietra di San Paolo. Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands, MHOSLJ, Malta, 2010, +23p.
107.
Savona-Ventura C. Maltese medical Pauline traditions. Malta Medical Journal 2010, 22(2):34-36
108.
Savona-Ventura C. Professional medical journal publications in Malta. Malta Medical Journal 2010, 22(3):31-36
109.
Savona-Ventura C. The History of Gynaecology in Malta. Faculty of Medicine & Surgery, University of Malta, Malta, 2010, +48p.