Perthyn
In this series, we’ll explore the lives of the people who feel like they perthyn – belong – to Wales.
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In this series, we’ll explore the lives of the people who feel like they perthyn – belong – to Wales.
© Hawlfraint y Goron / Crown Copyright
Martha Hughes Cannon: feminist, polygamist, scientist, politician - and a true Welsh-American icon
Richard Burton was the son of a Welsh miner who became a global icon.
Wales has castles, castles, everywhere!
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.
Always had an affection for dragons or a love for all things Cymru? You could be a bit Welsh.
It’s a familiar sight in Wales, but what’s the story of the Welsh dragon and the Welsh flag?
Discover the tranquility and magic of Wales' native temperate rainforests
With three protected International Dark Sky Places within its borders, Wales is now one of the top destinations in the world for stargazing.
Celebrating the Wales Coast Path
Did you know Wales is home to three national parks and five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty? Here’s an overview of our protected green spaces.
Learn about the benefits a National Forest will bring to the landscape and people of Wales.
Bedgowns and tall black hats: the 19th-century style we still love today.
Wales has castles, castles, everywhere!
Jude Rogers uncovers the origins of one of Wales' most eerie midwinter traditions, the Mari Lwyd.
When Welsh people wish you 'Nadolig Llawen', they’re not just thinking about ordinary festivities. They're thinking about horses’ skulls, 3am hymn-singing, odd apples, mountain races and seaside swims too. Jude Rogers dips into the deep Welsh midwinter traditions
Find out how the Hay Festival began and has since inspired cultural events across the world.
Celebrating the Welsh harp, our national instrument
These seven fantastic Welsh films provide a window into our culture, humour and heritage.
Find out how a Cardiff-based collective is leading the way in creating dynamic street art.
What do dragons, wooden spoons and leeks all have in common? They're all symbols of modern Wales.
Evoking passion and pride - find out more about the Welsh national anthem.
Find out about the population, climate, symbols, national anthem and more interesting facts about Wales.
Journalist Carolyn Hitt explores how Welsh rugby is linked to Welsh identity and values.
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 incredible tale of why 150 people set up a remote Welsh settlement in South America.
Learn about the ties that bind us - the shared history between Wales and France.
There are strong links between Wales and Japan, from arts and culture to sport and business
Find out more about what cities Wales have to offer: Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bangor, St Davids, St Asaph and Wrexham.
A scenic commute, surfing after work and weekend festivals make it possible to find the perfect work-life balance in Wales.
Find out about Wales' rich history of innovation and the thriving culture of enterprise.
Find out how award-winning coffee is helping to regenerate the Welsh town of Ammanford.
Former National Poet Ifor ap Glyn explains how language is at the heart of Welsh daily life.
Could the revolution in sustainable motoring begin in Mid Wales?
Putting environment and sustainability at the top of the Welsh agenda.
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