Did you know that the oldest remaining example of written Welsh dates back to the 7-9th centuries AD? It is called the Cadfan stone or, in Welsh, Carreg Cadfan. What is the…
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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.
Ray Milland – First Welsh Actor to Win an Oscar
Did you know that the first Welsh actor to win an Academy Award (as well as a Golden Globe and Best Actor at Cannes, all in 1945) was the legendary actor, Ray…
Richard Burton: the James Bond that Never Was
Did you know that legendary Welsh actor, Richard Burton, was the first choice to play James Bond in the 1962 movie Dr. No, the first of the iconic franchise? Bond writer Ian…
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
One of the most unique and interesting structures in Wales? Undoubtedly, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is one of the landmarks with a claim on that title. Advertisement What is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct? Built in the…
Bob Dylan & the Wales Connection
My personal favourite artist, Bob Dylan, has been performing in Abertawe (Swansea) over the past three nights. Here’s a couple of Welsh connections to Dylan. Advertisement Bob Dylan & Wales On 11…