From the cave at Paviland to the ex-council houses of Merthyr, explore...
From the cave at Paviland to the ex-council houses of Merthyr, explore the surprising story of Wales
The Story of Wales is presented by Huw Edwards
Explore the history of Wales and stories of its biggest icons.
The Story of Wales starts with a reconstruction of the earliest known human burial in Western Europe—the 'Red Lady' of Paviland, 29,000 years ago.
Its epic story runs through Hywel Dda’s uniting Wales under one law, the Welsh at the heart of the Tudor court, through the immense pace of change in the country as coal mines and iron works flourished, right up to present day devolution.
The Story of Wales comes to an audience beyond its birthplace when it reaches BBC Two this autumn. More information will appear here and on the BBC's Story of Wales page; you can also visit The Story of Wales Facebook page.
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
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
Which Welsh icon is missing from the Icons of Wales booklet? See suggestions from our panel and vote for your missing icon Read more : Icons of Wales: Who's the missing icon?
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i saw the series in australia and I am coming to Wales next year. My grandfather was from Wales. I would like to know where the railway was that Hew took up in to the mountains. I thought it was out of Cardiff but I may be wrong. Hope someone can help me the view was tremendous. Really loved the series can't wait to get there.
Angles and the Saxons (42 mins 30 secs)
'From the year 400, these Germanic peoples push eastwards from the Continent, smothering the old Celtic and Roman culture in lowland Britain.....'
Eastwards?
Gail Hall's comment 27 Feb 2012
Gower (Gwyr) right. The Gower wrong.
Mumbles or The Mumbles (Y Mwmbwls). It depends on the context as to whether or not the definite article is used in English.
Excellent programme which needs building on to properly inform the British people of their true origins, British Christianity, and Eastern Mediterranean ancestors.
see Learning from History Part 2 on www.goldenageproject.org.uk or www.holisticchannel.org.uk History.
Soon to be featured Learning from History Part 12 - Jesus and his Brother James in Britain with the Druids.
Please note:
Caractacus did return to Wales following exile in Rome.
His daughter Elaine co-founded with Joseph ha Rama Theo the Church at LlanIlid in 63 AD close to iron and coal reserves.
Wales was full of Cor's or Colleges and Druidic accademies more than 1000 years before Llantwit Major was rebuilt in 600 AD.
Welsh sophistication far exceeded that of the Romans, and had done so since the fiirst agricultural settlementts around 4,000 BC, brought by the people of the God An (Tuathde Danann) from the Land of Kana'an.
Jesus was a Welsh King and Arch Druid, who went on to be regarded as an equal and successor to Buddha in Kashmir.
Constantine was a British Prince, whose mother was the daughter of a British king. Both Constantine and Alfred were on the same family tree as Jesus, Joseph ha Rama Theo, Brutus, Aeneas (founder of Rome) King David and Judah.
The principle origins of the British people lie in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The Welsh hold the most important traditions going back to the Garden of Eden in the Rachaiya Basin, Southern Lebanon as far bback as 9,400 BC.
Would like to request booklet but can't find like - can anyone help please?
Hi Janis,
You can find the Icons of Wales booklet by following this link http://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/history/heritage/get-your... and clicking on the picture.
Please be aware that some people are having problems with Internet Explorer, so if possible can I ask you to order by using either Google Chrome or FireFox browsers as these work well you can also order via the telephone by calling 0845 366 0253 (local rate).
Very many thanks
OpenLearn Moderator
Disappointed that I spotted at least two serious errors spoken by Hugh.
There is no definitive article before Gower. It is not "The Gower"-it is Gower. (same goes for Mumbles & Wirral)
There is only one Strait called Menai-there are not more, so it is The Menai Strait and not straits.
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