Gillian Clarke, Malcolm Pryce, and Catrin Dafydd are three talented modern Welsh authors who each bring something exciting and different to the world of literature. If you love exceptional poetry, riveting screenplays, and gripping novels, these authors won’t disappoint. I…
What Language Did the Druids Speak?
What language did the Druids speak? In ancient times, these mysterious scholars acted as religious leaders in various parts of Britain, Gaul (now France), Ireland, and much of Western Europe. The language they spoke depended on their particular Celtic society…
Events in Welsh History in the Colorful Timeline of Wales
What are some events in Welsh history that helped to shape the country as it exists today? From the days of Wales’ earliest settlers to the present-day nation of Cymru, here are a few notable happenings in a long and…
Who Are the Welsh Descended From? It’s Complicated
Who are the Welsh descended from? As you probably already know, most Welsh people trace their ancestry to the Celts. As to the genetic makeup of the Celts and the rest of the Welsh DNA puzzle, the answers may surprise…
Power Struggle of the Welsh Kings: Warriors, Warlords and Princes
The incredible book The Welsh Kings: Warriors, Warlords and Princes sends us to the early Middle Ages when fierce men led the independent kingdoms of Wales. In this period, kings like Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Rhodri Mawr, and Gruffudd ap Llewelyn…
5 Ways Prehistoric Society Advanced in Iron Age Wales
The period we call Iron Age Wales began in approximately 800 BC after new settlers began arriving in Britain—the Celts. These more advanced people developed iron weapons, better tools, and new methods, such as building hill forts for dwellings and…