A history of Wales in 10 objects
From medieval fortresses to scientific breakthroughs. Find out more about Wales' history through 10 iconic objects.
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Castle country
Wales has castles, castles, everywhere!
Welsh literary greats
Discover some of Wales' great poets, playwrights and authors, past and present.
Wales’ long relationship with the round ball
We've come a long way from the days when our national football team included a miner and a chimney sweep.
Patagonia: a small slice of Wales in South America
The incredible tale of why 150 people set up a remote Welsh settlement in South America.
Over the sea: links between Wales and Ireland
Discover the links between these Celtic cousins. Cymru and Éireann - Wales and Ireland.
A global melting pot on the scenic Welsh coast
Welcome to Atlantic College - a global melting pot on the scenic Welsh coast
Great Welsh inventions
Welsh scientists, engineers and inventors have been helping to shape the world for centuries.
Crossing the Atlantic: the links between America and Wales
The Welsh were among the first to settle in the USA and Canada in the late seventeenth century, and the links between Wales and North America are still strong.
The collective memory of our nation
Learn about the many pros(e) of a visit to the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth.
Welsh folklore is rich with stories
Everywhere you go in Wales someone will point out a hill, church or a standing stone that has a story of its own.
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