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Histories of Wales is a BBC Radio Wales series about how the past has made the people of Wales who they are today.
History is what historians research and write—it’s what they make, and each historian interprets the past differently. In this series six historians show how a theme they feel passionate about has shaped Wales. What happened in the past is not straightforward but very complex. It’s not dry or boring either, but very exciting.
Histories of Wales is a thematic look at the History of Wales. There are six episodes, each presented by a different academic or individual with a distinct take on their theme. Instead of trying to present a comprehensive history, the episodes aspire to present the audience with six polemics on significant themes within Welsh history.
Histories of Wales is broadcast on BBC Radio Wales on Sundays at 13:30. See more details about the series, including information about repeats, on the BBC Radio Wales site, or see our episode guide below.
Epispode guide
Histories of Wales, Episode 1: Moving In, Moving Out
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Six historians explore themes that have shaped Wales. In the first episode, Dr Bill Jones looks at migration in and out of Wales Read more : Histories of Wales, Episode 1: Moving In, Moving Out
Histories of Wales, Episode 2: The Only Profession
Senedd Opening Ceremony / Seremoni Agor y Senedd / Welsh Government / Llywodraeth Cymru / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
This week Dr Siân Rhiannon Williams looks at the themes of education and opportunity through the experiences of women teachers Read more : Histories of Wales, Episode 2: The Only Profession
Histories of Wales, Episode 3: Wales and Warfare
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Professor Chris Williams explores how the history of Wales has been scarred by battle, how warfare has been a constant theme throughout the past Read more : Histories of Wales, Episode 3: Wales and Warfare
Histories of Wales, Episode 4: The Family Hearth
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In this episode, Dr Stephanie Ward looks at family life in Welsh history Read more : Histories of Wales, Episode 4: The Family Hearth
Histories of Wales, Episode 5: Rebecca and the Radical Tradition
Rt Hon Rhodri Morgan at The Celebration of the Mace, Official Opening of the Senedd 2011. / National Assembly for Wales / CC BY 2.0
Rhodri Morgan explores Welsh Radicalism starting with his family’s connection with the Rebecca Riots Read more : Histories of Wales, Episode 5: Rebecca and the Radical Tradition
Histories of Wales, Episode 6: Nation Speaks Unto Nation
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This week, Professor Aled Gruffydd Jones of Aberystwyth University looks at the history of journalism in Wales Read more : Histories of Wales, Episode 6: Nation Speaks Unto Nation
Get your free Icons of Wales booklet
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Order your free Icons of Wales booklet and celebrate 11 prominent figures in Welsh history—then vote for who you think should be the 12th icon Read more : Get your free Icons of Wales booklet
The Story of Wales on TV
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Huw Edwards brings the magical, thrilling and often surprising story of Wales to life. Read more about each episode Read more : The Story of Wales on TV
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