The History of Wales Magazine
Every month we will feature articles relating to the history of Wales – famous people, famous battles, famous places etc. These will build over the months into a full and intriguing insight into the history of this ancient land.
You may also be interested in our History of Britain section covering the period from the Act of Union during Queen Anne‘s reign to the modern day.
The Last Invasion of Britain
Forget 1066; this is the story of how one Welsh lady beat back a French invasion.
The Age of Saints
The 5th and 6th centuries are often referred to in Wales as ‘the age of the saints’, a time when the reintroduction of pagan customs with the Saxons from the continent left many Romano-Briton communities pushed back to the peripheries in Wales and Cornwall…
Welsh Christmas Traditions
Welsh Christmas traditions and how Christmas used to be celebrated in Wales.
Carmarthen – Merlin’s Fortress
Carmarthen claims to be one of the oldest towns in Wales. In Welsh, the town’s name Caerfyrddin can be interpreted as ‘Merlin’s Fort’ and according to some Arthurian legends, Merlin was born in a cave outside Carmarthen…
Tintern Abbey
The second Cistercian abbey in Britain, Tintern was founded in 1131. The abbey’s romantic ruins stand on the banks of the River Wye…
The History of Patagonia
Read about the Welsh settlers and community in Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina.
The National Eisteddfod of Wales
The National Eisteddfod of Wales – completely unique in Europe – is the largest celebration of Welsh culture, music and poetry.
The Life of Dylan Thomas
Read about the life of Dylan Thomas, famous Welsh poet and author of Under Milk Wood.
Operation Alan: the Role of Welsh soldiers in the Liberation of ‘Den Bosch’
Operation Alan. From 22nd-28th October 1944, the 53rd Welsh Infantry Division, with support from 7th Armoured Divisions, won a hard fought victory at the Dutch city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch (‘Den Bosch’)…
Black Bart – Democracy and Medical Insurance in the Golden Age of Piracy
Welshman Bartholomew Roberts, posthumously known as ‘Black Bart’, was a prodigious and successful pirate with four ships and loyal crew under his command, due in no small part to his unique pirate code of conduct and provision of medical insurance…