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Black History Month in Wales: 7 Places to Start Learning
Seven trusted Welsh starting points for Black history, including events, oral histories, biographies, learning resources, museum collections and Census data.
Black History Month in Wales: 7 Places to Start Learning
Seven trusted Welsh starting points for Black history, including events, oral histories, biographies, learning resources, museum collections and Census data.
William Morgan's 1588 Bible: The Book That Changed Written Welsh
How William Morgan produced the 1588 Welsh Bible, what came before it and why the translation mattered far beyond church.
William Morgan's 1588 Bible: The Book That Changed Written Welsh
How William Morgan produced the 1588 Welsh Bible, what came before it and why the translation mattered far beyond church.
The Welsh Women's Peace Petition: 390,296 Names for Peace
Discover how 390,296 women in Wales signed a 1923 peace appeal, how it reached America, and how to search every transcribed name today.
The Welsh Women's Peace Petition: 390,296 Names for Peace
Discover how 390,296 women in Wales signed a 1923 peace appeal, how it reached America, and how to search every transcribed name today.
The Merthyr Rising of 1831: Dic Penderyn and the Red Flag
Why did workers rise in Merthyr Tydfil in 1831, what did the red flag mean and why does the execution of Dic Penderyn remain contested?
The Merthyr Rising of 1831: Dic Penderyn and the Red Flag
Why did workers rise in Merthyr Tydfil in 1831, what did the red flag mean and why does the execution of Dic Penderyn remain contested?
Owain Glyndŵr's Flag: Why Four Lions?
Why does Owain Glyndŵr's flag have four lions? Read the medieval seal evidence and learn how the banner differs from Wales's dragon flags.
Owain Glyndŵr's Flag: Why Four Lions?
Why does Owain Glyndŵr's flag have four lions? Read the medieval seal evidence and learn how the banner differs from Wales's dragon flags.
Owain Glyndŵr Day: The Story Behind 16 September
Why is Owain Glyndŵr Day on 16 September? Follow the revolt from Ruthin to Machynlleth, the Pennal Letter and a legacy that still shapes Wales.
Owain Glyndŵr Day: The Story Behind 16 September
Why is Owain Glyndŵr Day on 16 September? Follow the revolt from Ruthin to Machynlleth, the Pennal Letter and a legacy that still shapes Wales.
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