Did you know that the first known Eisteddfod took place throughout the Christmas period all the way back in 1176? Advertisement The venue for this Eisteddfod was Aberteifi (Cardigan in English) and…
The Old Days of Liberal Party Dominance in Wales
Current political polling for Cymru in both Westminster and the Senedd suggests big changes are coming and that the Labour Party is struggling. Whilst I am not going to make any comments…
Myfanwy: The Iconic Welsh Love Song
Many would argue that the most famous love song to hail from the “Land of Song” is none other than Myfanwy, which was first performed on 21 May in 1875. The Origins…
Owain Glyndŵr’s Parliament House
This is Senedd-dŷ Owain Glyndŵr (English: Owain Glyndŵr’s Parliament House). What was Owain Glyndŵr’s Parliament House? Advertisement Welsh Histories’ official photographer was recently visiting Senedd-dŷ Owain Glyndŵr in Machynlleth, Powys. Though the…
The Tripartite Indenture
It was on 28 February in 1405 when the great Welsh rebel/noble/freedom fighter, Owain Glyndŵr, agreed what would become known as the “Tripartite Indenture” with Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland and Edmund…