J.R.R. Tolkien was born on 3 January in 1892. While not Welsh himself, Cymru (its culture, language and history) greatly influenced the work of Tolkien. J.R.R. Tolkien, the genius behind “The Hobbit”…
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.
The Welsh Flag’s Birthday
It was on 23 February in 1959 when our current flag became officially recognised as our Welsh national flag. History of the Welsh Flag There have been many versions (including the one…
Hillary Clinton: Welsh American
Did you know that former First Lady of the United States, Hillary Clinton, is of Welsh descent? Also, before we dive into this one, don’t accuse me of claiming her as Welsh…
Harold Lowe of the Titanic
It was on the 21st November in 1882 when Harold Lowe, the Fifth Officer aboard RMS Titanic, was born in Eglwys Rhos, Caernarfonshire (though now in Conwy). Advertisement Who Was Harold Lowe?…
Jeremy Bowen – Welsh Journalist
Jeremy Bowen, Welsh international editor of BBC News, was born in Cardiff on 6 February in 1960. Who Is Jeremy Bowen? Jeremy originally joined the BBC as a war correspondent all the…