Did you know H.P. Lovecraft (20 Aug 1890-15 March 1937) wrote “The Shadow Over Innsmouth” after learning his great-grandmother was Welsh? Why Didn’t Lovecraft Like the Welsh? Lovecraft, though an American, was…
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.
Only Welsh Skyscraper & Transporter Bridge
There are a couple of birthdays for Welsh landmarks today. Here’s a little bit about them. Only Welsh Skyscraper Advertisement Did you know that Cymru only has one skyscraper? Its construction was…
Remembering Ray Gravell
The late and great Welsh rugby legend, Ray Gravell (often known simply as “Grav”), was born in Cydweli, Sir Gaerfyrddin (English: Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire), on this day (12 September) in 1951. Advertisement Who…
Remembering Desmon Llewelyn
Legendary Welsh actor, Desmond Llewelyn, was born on this day (12 September) in 1914, at Blaen-y-Pant House in Bettws, Casnewydd, Sir Fynwy (Newport, Monmouthshire). Advertisement Who Was Desmond Llewelyn? Desmond Llewelyn was…
Castell Carreg Cennen
Castell Carreg Cennen is a 12th century castle near Llandeilo, Sir Gaerfyrddin (Carmarthenshire). Castell Carreg Cennen is built on a large hill which is believed to have once been home to an…