Did you know that the title of “Tallest Man in the World” once belonged to a Welshman by the name of William George Auger (better known as Captain George Auger)? Who Was…
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Niklas is the founder, owner, manager, editor, writer, video creator, voice over artist, and so forth, of Welsh Histories. He is passionate about the preservation of Welsh culture; the rejuvenation of the Welsh language and the promotion of Welsh history. Niklas currently resides in Pune, Maharashtra, with his beloved wife.
Boxing Day
Did you know that Gwyl San Steffan, or Boxing Day, was traditionally celebrated in Cymru by beating the unprotected arm of young females (and/or whoever rises last in the morning) with the…
Y Wyddor Poster
Here is a Welsh alphabet poster titled “Y Wyddor” (“The Alphabet”) which dates all the way back to 1900. The contents of the poster is based on the alphabet of the great…
Jimmy Wilde
The greatest Welsh boxer you have likely never heard of is Jimmy “The Mighty Atom” Wilde, who was born in Quaker’s Yard, Merthyr Tydfil, on this day (15 May) in 1892. Advertisement…
Colin Jones
Colin Jones was born in Abertawe/Swansea on this day (21 March) in 1959. Who Was Colin Jones? Advertisement Cymru has produced numerous world class boxers from the likes of Jonny Owen to…