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 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?

St Teilo
St Teilo was a 6th century monk and bishop, and an early Welsh Saint. The patron saint of fruit trees and horses, his feast day is celebrated on 9 February.

T. E. Lawrence of Arabia
Thomas Edward (T.E) Lawrence, more popularly known as Lawrence of Arabia, was born at Tremadoc in North Wales …

Julius Caesar’s Invasions of Celtic Britain
A vast amount has been written about the Roman Empire and Julius Caesar, but very little was actually recorded about his two invasions of Britain, particularly the first one…

The Marvellous Life of Roald Dahl
Born in Wales in 1916, the life story of Roald Dahl reads like a film script…

St David – Patron Saint of Wales
The history of St David, and how he came to be the patron saint of Wales.