It was the event that changed the course of history more than any other in my lifetime. As with other events of that magnitude, they say you can recall where you were…
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.
Cardiff, the Butes & the Castle
It was on September 4 in 1947 when the fifth Marquess of Bute granted Cardiff Castle (Castell Caerdydd) and its surrounding park to Cardiff. Since then, the castle has become a tourist…
Y Ddraig Goch and Y Ddraig Wen
We know plenty about Y Ddraig Goch (the red dragon), the Welsh dragon, but what about Y Ddraig Wen (the white dragon), the Saxon dragon? Advertisement What is Y Ddraig Wen? Many…
The Holy Well of Holywell
Did you know that Holywell, Flintshire, contains one of the most peculiar (and well-visited) pilgrimage sites in the world? Advertisement What Is Its Story? St Winefride’s Well, Holywell, Flintshire is a place…
Victor Spinetti – Legendary Welsh Actor
On the Welsh Histories social media accounts, we recently celebrated what would have been the 96th birthday of legendary Welsh actor, Victor Spinetti. Advertisement Who Was Victor Spinetti? Spinetti was born in…