Here’s a question for you: What’s your favourite Cymru-themed movie that touches upon a historical topic? For me, I very much enjoyed Pride (2014). Whereas I feel it could have benefitted from…
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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.
Welsh Soldiers Who Volunteered in Spanish Civil War
Did you know that Welshmen and women volunteered in the internal Spanish fight against fascism during the Spanish Civil War (Guerra Civil Española, 1936 to 1939)? As many as 33 young, brave…
The First Book to be Printed in Welsh
Did you know that Yny Lhyvyr Hwnn (1546) was the first book to be printed in Cymraeg (Welsh)? It was written by a Sir John Price of Brecon. Price, a nobleman and…
Remotest Chapel in Glamorgan? Capel Y Baran
Ever wondered which chapel holds the distinction of being the remotest chapel in Morgannwg/Glamorgan? Well, if you did, I am here to enlighten you (with thanks to Pete, who visited the chapel…
History of the Ancient Welsh Tribes 5: The Demetae
Welcome back to the series on the ancient tribes of Cymru. Having covered the Silures a couple of days ago, it is time to move onto the southwest of Cymru (essentially Pembrokeshire…