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General view from the south Caernarfon Castle

Castle country

Wales is home to some of the best and most beautiful castles in the world. Here are 12 not to miss.

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  • Attractions
  • History
  • Heritage
Exterior shot of the entrance to an old castle.

Crossing the Atlantic: the links between America and Wales

From presidents with Welsh ancestry to a North Wales football team owned by American A-listers, there are many things that web together Wales and the USA.

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  • History
  • Heritage
Black and white aerial image of Cardiff Docks (historical).

Over the sea: links between Wales and Ireland

Discover the links between these Celtic cousins. Cymru and Éireann - Wales and Ireland.

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  • History
  • Heritage
The Wales football team on top of their tour bus waving at crowds below.

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.

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  • History
large group of people around memorial outside chapel.

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.

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  • The Big Story
  • History
  • Heritage
A castle amongst green trees

A global melting pot on the scenic Welsh coast

Welcome to Atlantic College - a global melting pot on the scenic Welsh coast

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  • South Wales
  • History
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Great Welsh inventions

Welsh scientists, engineers and inventors have been helping to shape the world for centuries.

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  • Information
  • Technology
  • History
A view of castle ruins in the mountains

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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  • History
  • Heritage
  • Myths & Legends
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The collective memory of our nation

Learn about the many pros(e) of a visit to the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth.

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  • Mid Wales
  • Arts
  • Museums & Galleries
  • History
  • Heritage
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Welsh literary greats

Discover some of Wales' great poets, playwrights and authors, past and present.

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  • Information
  • Arts
  • History
  • Heritage
  • Personalities
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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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  • Made
  • History
  • Heritage
  • National Symbols

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