Tales for Wales: A Welsh History Podcast

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Throwback Thursday: The Drowning of Tryweryn Jul 09, 2025

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this week is a throwback to something very close to the hearts of the Cymry and because it's pretty serious we've naturally picked a clip of us talking total shite about something unrelated. Enjoy.

If you do fancy boiling your own blood a little you can listen to how the UK government shafted a Welsh town in the full eppy here.

131. Dinefwr Castle Jul 05, 2025

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We're back with another addition to our castle series, this time we're talking the jewel of Carmarthenshire itself. Dinefwr Castle. And what episode would be complete without some sprinklings of completely unrelated topics like trolling celebs in the 2010's?

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Throwback Thursday: William Price Jul 03, 2025

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Today we're looking back on an episode about a modern-ish day druid who by all accounts was a bit loopy but did give the gift of cremation. In true fashion we honour him in this clip by mocking right wing talking heads and fretting about tech issues.

If you did want to hear more about the High Priest of the Sun Grown Old you can listen here,

130. Caerleon and the Silures Jun 28, 2025

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Strap in again our beloved listeners for a jaunt back to the Iron Age to rub shoulders with Celtic Welsh of old and those pig dog Roman invaders.

Hit play and listen to us discuss this fascinating bit of history, with a sprinkling of beer reviews, 90's advertising and Holly Valance.

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Throwback Thursday: Owain Fawr/Owain the Great Jun 25, 2025

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Instead of living now in the summer, come back with us to the winter months and listen to us chat dry January and do stupid German accents.

If you actually did want to learn more about Owain Fawr, we can provide the history portion of the episode right here.

129. The Great Welsh Train Robbery Jun 21, 2025

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Join us this week as your lovable hosts get super really serious actually and put the whole bloody system in our crosshairs.

If you like to seethe while you read give this a look for more on today's subject.

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Throwback Thursday: Welsh Medieval Warfare Jun 18, 2025

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Take another leap back into the river of the past and get your pinkies good and wet in another out of context clip. This time we discuss disappointing Xmas presents and laugh about mental health.

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128. Amy Dillwyn Jun 14, 2025

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Join us this week for a deep dive into the industrial powerhouse that is Amy Dillwyn.

Hit play and relax to the sounds of a woman that took no shit.

Throwback Thursday: Talgarth Asylum Jun 11, 2025

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This jaunt back through our back catalogue is a little segment pulled from out episode on the not so cheery Talgarth Asylum and this clip is somewhat relevant for once and we discuss our our mental foibles.

Full episode is here if you fancy it.

127. Welsh Mythology: Manawydan fab Llyr Jun 07, 2025

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Another Welsh legend, straight from the gobs of two other of Welsh legends. Yes we're as big as the Mabinogion now and no we will not apologise for our drunken fame.

Hit play and listen to how big man Manawydan conquered trials and tribulations and got Cymru back on the right path.

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