Did you know that, between 1979 and 1993, there existed the Welsh paramilitary group, Meibion Glyndŵr (Sons of Glyndŵr)? What Was Meibion Glyndŵr? Advertisement The group, while having many causes (such as…
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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.
Bryn Celli Ddu
Here is a little bit more about Bryn Celli Ddu (“Mound in the Dark Grove”) burial chamber, a historic landmark of Ynys Môn, gogledd Cymru. It stands near Llanddaniel Fab on the…
Bryn Celli Ddu – Older than Great Pyramid
I have mentioned on more than one occasion that Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber (near Llanddaniel Fab, Ynys Môn) is probably my favourite site to visit in all of Cymru. Advertisement Bryn…
The 7th Century Battle of Heavenfield
Did you know that one of the most well-known Welsh historical figures, the 7th century King of Gwynedd Cadwallon ap Cadfan, died in the Battle of Heavenfield in AD 633/634? Why Did…
The Beeching Cuts of 1963
The Beeching Cuts of 1963 had an enormous and detrimental effect on Cymru. What Were the Beeching Cuts? Advertisement 189 stations in Cymru were closed on top of the 166 stations set…