It was on September 14 in 1914 when Lance Corporal William Charles Fuller of Laugharne performed the heroic act which would see him become the first Welshman to be awarded the Victoria…
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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.
Rhys ap Gruffydd & Henry II
It was on 14 September all the way back in 1171 when Rhys ap Gruffydd, the ruler of the kingdom of Deheubarth often titled (at least by himself) as the “Prince of…
Laugharne Castle
This is Laugharne Castle (Castell Talacharn yn Gymraeg) of Laugharne, Carmarthenshire What’s the Story of Laugharne Castle? Advertisement The castle has had an interesting history and was originally built in 1116 for…
The Caerleon Roman Suit of Armour
It was on 13 September in 2010 when a full Roman suit of armour (along with weapons) was discovered during an archaeological dig at the Roman fortress of Caerleon (Caerleon, Newport). Advertisement…
A History of Welsh Cursing Wells
Did you know that a number of old, Welsh wells spread across Cymru were used as “cursing wells”? Advertisement What is (or was) a Cursing Well? Whereas wishing and healing wells are…