Did you know that there might just be a Welsh Atlantis? Cantre’r Gwaelod is etched within Welsh legend as an ancient sunken kingdom believed to have lied between Ynys Dewi and Ynys…
Tag: Welsh History
What is Your Favourite Welsh Movie?
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…
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…