Did you know that Eliseg’s Pillar was erected by an early King of Powys named Cyngen ap Cadell, who is believed to have reigned between 808 and 854 AD? Advertisement It is…
Author: Niklas George
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.
Fireman Sam
It was on this day (26 December) in 1985 when the Welsh animated children’s television series, Sam Tân (Fireman Sam in English) first aired on S4C. Advertisement The series, which has become…
Castell Dinefwr
A castle which, at various points, was under the ownership of Rhodri Mawr, Hywel Dda, Rhys ap Gruffydd, Llywelyn Fawr and Edward I, you say? Dinefwr! Advertisement Castell Dinefwr is similar to…
The First Sporting National Anthem
Has it been 120 years already? 120 Years Since What? Advertisement Did you know that Cymru has the unique distinction of being the first known country to have sung its national anthem…
The Physicians of Myddfai
This latest post comes from Padrig and covers the the Physicians of Myddfai. Within Welsh folklore, the Physicians of Myddfai were a long line of physicians based in Myddfai, Carmarthenshire, between the…