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.
Kings and Princes of Wales
A full list of the Kings and Princes of Wales, including the English Princes of Wales
Joseph Jenkins, Jolly Swagman
The story of Joseph Jenkins who left Wales to become a swagman in Australia
Tyno Helig – The Welsh Atlantis?
The Welsh Atlantis, a Welsh legend associated with Helig’s Palace and the Great Orme, Llandudno.
The Red Dragon of Wales
The proud and ancient battle standard of the Welsh is The Red Dragon (Y Ddraig Goch) and consists of a red dragon, passant (standing with one foot raised), on a green and white background.
The Roman Fortress of Isca
The history of Isca, Roman fort at Caerleon near Newport, Wales.
The discovery of America… by a Welsh Prince?
The discovery of the Americas by Prince Madog who landed in Alabama in 1170.
The Legend of the River Conwy Afanc
The legend of the huge water monster the Afanc and its removal from River Conwy to a lake on Mount Snowdon…
Traditional Welsh Costume
The Welsh National Dress that we think of today is based on rural women’s traditional costume
