If there is one historical thing we should collectively reclaim from our neighbours, it is the Welsh longbow. The Welsh longbow’s use was first documented by Gerald of Wales in 1188, in…
Woman Finds a Welsh Edition of Harry Potter in a Vietnamese Bookstore. “How Unusual Is That?” She Says
Joanne, originally from Llanelli and now living in Auckland, New Zealand, was partway through a trip in Veitnam with her husband, who is from Iraq, when she experienced an unexpected yet wholesome…
The Welsh Origins of the Jolly Roger
Did you know that the feared Jolly Roger flag often associated with pirates is believed to have been first used by Welsh pirate, Bartholomew Roberts? That’s according to the 1724 book, A…
Simon Weston and His Survival Story will Inspire You
A giant penblwydd hapus must go out today to British Army veteran Simon Weston, who was born in Caerphilly (and raised in Nelson) on this day (8 August) in 1961. Simon is…
Henry Tudor and His March Through Cymru
It was on this day (7 August) in 1485 when Henry Tudor landed at Mill Bay (Pembrokeshire) on his road to the Battle of Bosworth. He then marched through Wales, mustering support…