Din Lligwy is the name of the ruins of an ancient village that dates to the late Roman Era in the 3rd and 4th centuries AD. However, structures dated outside the enclosure show that the settlement may have existed since…
4 Answers to “What Did the Romans Call Wales?”
What did the Romans call Wales? During the Roman invasion of Britain in the first century AD, the Romans called the island containing Wales “Britannia Major.” Later, the Romans made Wales a province called “Britannia Secunda.” The Roman invasion of…
How to Choose an Unputdownable Young Adult Fantasy Series for Optimal Book Hangover
What gives certain young adult fantasy series that X-factor—that unputdownable quality that grabs you from the first sentence, doesn’t let go, and leaves you with a book hangover that lasts for days or maybe weeks? In case you didn’t know,…
3 Groups of Ancient Welsh People Who Contributed to Welsh Heritage
When we consider ancient Welsh people and who they were, we’re really referring to three groups and should divide them up as such: the Celts and two earlier settlers of Wales. The Celts first arrived in the British Isles around…
5 Ancient Welsh Tribes That Shaped Pre-Roman Wales
During and before the Roman invasion, five ancient Welsh tribes occupied and influenced the land we now know as Wales. These tribes were comprised of Celts. They spoke Brythonic, one of two groups of Celtic languages that eventually evolved into…
3 Best Cinderella Retellings To Sweep You Away
In my excitement preceding the release of my own Cinderella story, I thought it only fitting that I share some other popular versions of the story of Cinderella with you. These are my picks for the three best Cinderella retellings….