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 Welsh Language
According to a survey by the Office of National Statistics in 2018, some 874,700 people (29.3% of the population) in Wales speak Welsh…
The Life of Dylan Thomas
Read about the life of Dylan Thomas, famous Welsh poet and author of Under Milk Wood.
John Callis (Callice), Welsh Pirate
Not all pirates sailed the Caribbean in search of treasure. One 16th century Welsh pirate preferred to stay close to home…
Princess Gwenllian and The Great Revolt
A heroine of Wales, Gwenllian was a warrior princess, leading an army of Welshmen in 1136 against mighty Norman forces…
The Mabinogion
The Mabinogion is a collection of tales in Welsh culture, folklore and myths
Sir Henry Morgan
Captain Morgan – famous today as the face of a brand of spiced rum. But who was he? Pirate? Privateer? Politician?
Battle of St Fagans
The Battle of St Fagan’s in 1648, during the Second English Civil War, was the largest battle ever to take place in Wales.
