Past generations of historians have focused on kings – male rulers and their achievements – but over the past decade there has been a steady rise in the study of Women’s History, including the study of queens. This interest has definitely transferred to the silver screen. When I recently sat down to update my period…
Hay Castle – The Newest Castle in Wales
Wales may be the land of castles – but it’s not very often a new one comes along to explore! Sitting on the border between England and Wales, Hay Castle recently reopened in May 2022 after an extensive renovation. After two fires in the 20th Century the castle was in desperate need of restoration. The…
Llywelyn The Last – 5 Sites To Visit In Mid Wales
Llywelyn ap Gruffydd – or Llywelyn ein Llyw Olaf – was the last prince of an independent Wales before its conquest by the English. He was a Prince of Gwynedd, but there are several sites in Mid Wales (my home patch!) associated with this important figure from Welsh history that you can visit today. Want…
Review – The Little Book of Wales
AD We all know that Welsh history is my true love here on the Hisdoryan blog, so when The History Press kindly offered me the chance to review the new book THE LITTLE HISTORY OF WALES by Mark Lawson-Jones I jumped at the chance quicker than the time it takes for Gareth Bale to score…
6 History Podcasts for Non-History Lovers
Here on the Hisdoryan blog, I am passionate about helping people live in the past. However, I also appreciate that not everyone shares my love of history, with many people saying a ‘boring’ curriculum at school turned them off it. But history can be FUN! And the medium of podcasting is helping people wake up…
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