Did you know that the first handheld electronic breathalyser was invented by a Welshman? You might want to put down your drink for this one. Who Was Tom Parry Jones? It 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.
Sin-Eating: The Peculiar Welsh Trend to Turn Your Stomach
Did you know that, in 18th and 19th century Cymru, there existed a religious practice known as “sin-eating”? And it was pretty much as the name suggests. While not necessarily a practice…
The Welsh Dragon & its (Possibly) Roman Roots
Did you know that Y Ddraig Goch, the “red dragon” of the Welsh flag, was very likely inspired by the occupying force of the Romans? While it is true that Y Ddraig…
The Welsh Message on the Washington Monument
Did you know that, at the 73 metres (240 ft) level of the Washington Monument, there is a message written in Cymraeg? The Washington Monument was once the tallest structure in the…
The Story of the Last Pistol Duel in Wales
For centuries, if a gentleman had a problem with another, the quarrel would often be solved (quite definitively) by way of a duel. At first, with swords, then with lances but, eventually,…