This map, titled “Wales Cantrefi”, shows many of the cantefri/cantrefs that existed in medieval Cymru during the height of the individual Welsh kingdoms. So, what is (or was) a cantref? Advertisement Cantrefs…
The Welshman Who Invented the Electric Breathalyser
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…
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…