Winston Churchill might be a hero of Britain, Europe and the Second World War. Certainly, that his how he will mostly be remembered. Despite this, his relationship with Cymru was always strained,…
The Red Lady of Paviland
Did you know… Cymru is home to Paviland Cave – where the “Dynes” Goch Pafiland (Red “Lady” of Paviland) skeleton (which dates back to 33,000 BP) was discovered? The cave is a…
The Beatles, Bangor & Transcendental Meditation
Did you know that The Beatles contributed to the popularisation of transcendental meditation in the Western world after attending a lecture at Bangor University? The Beatles visited Bangor, Gwynedd, at the height…
The Welsh Red-Headed Bandits of 16th Century
Did you know there once existed a band of red-headed bandits who terrorized Mid-Cymru in the 16th century? This group of highwaymen was known as ‘Gwylliaid Cochion Mawddwy’ (the “Red Bandits of Mawddwy”).
Gwenllian: The Welsh Warrior Princess
‘Dial Achos Gwenllian’ (‘Revenge for Gwenllian’) – A Medieval Welsh Battlecry First came Buddug fighting the Romans… and then came Gwenllian fighting the Normans. Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd was a Welsh Princess and…