Welsh History Podcast

Norman, Welshman, priest. The formidiable Gerald features in this episode. Please consider becoming a supporter at:http://patreon.com/WelshHistory You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297 Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A French order supported by Normans becomes a Welsh mainstay in the 12th century. Please consider becoming a supporter at:http://patreon.com/WelshHistory You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297 Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dynasty of Aberffraw offers its first real leader as Owain rises to power, and the Anglo Normans fall into the Anarchy.  Please consider becoming a supporter at:http://patreon.com/WelshHistory  You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com  Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297 Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the South the old kingdoms are falling, and in their place are the domains of the Marcher lords. We briefly discuss why they gained traction so quickly and what they would have offered to a Welsh Peasant living in Monmouth or Glamorgan.  Please consider becoming a supporter at:http://patreon.com/WelshHistory  You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com  Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297 Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a brief moment in time, Wales had a new leading country... but it was not to last.  Please consider becoming a supporter at:http://patreon.com/WelshHistory  You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com  Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297 Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the 12th to 13th centuries the crusades had a strong effect on Europe. From story telling, to breeding hatred, to creating religous zeal. This was also the case in Wales where the Crusades had a popular influence. Please consider becoming a supporter at:http://patreon.com/WelshHistory You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297 Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years of trying Gruffudd is now King but can he maintain leadership while another Welsh Kingdom reigns supreme?  Please consider becoming a supporter at:http://patreon.com/WelshHistory  You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com  Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297 Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gruffudd is down but by no means out!  Please consider becoming a supporter at:http://patreon.com/WelshHistory  You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com  Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297 Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about of the first really Chronicled founder of the final Gwynedd Dynasty. Please consider becoming a supporter at:http://patreon.com/WelshHistory You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297 Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the 12th century begins and Deheubarth falls to the Normans their Princess plays an important role.  Please consider becoming a supporter at: http://patreon.com/WelshHistory Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297  Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We finally look at the source of the Laws of Hywel and what they mean. They will have lasting consequences for Wales into the 16th century. Please consider becoming a supporter at: http://patreon.com/WelshHistory  Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297  Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Normans are here and they are about to set their sights on Wales.  Please consider becoming a supporter at: http://patreon.com/WelshHistory  Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297  Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A man named William arrives and changes everything for the island of Britain.  Please consider becoming a supporter at: http://patreon.com/WelshHistory  Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297  Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From obscurity to the King of Gwynedd, Gruffudd ap Llewelyn becomes the first and last King of Wales. Please consider becoming a supporter at: http://patreon.com/WelshHistory  Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297  Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Merfyn line falls and then tries to rise once more as a new and one of the most significant figure in Welsh history prepares to make the stage.  Please consider becoming a supporter at: http://patreon.com/WelshHistory  Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297  Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Holidays 2017 before we enter the new year we talk briefly about the origins of the Red Dragon. Please consider becoming a supporter at: http://patreon.com/WelshHistory  Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297  Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maredudd, called once the great king of the Britain's leads the line of Merfyn off a cliff as the third great line is about to ascend.  Please consider becoming a supporter at: http://patreon.com/WelshHistory  Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297  Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we reach the end of the 10th century the descendants of Hywel try to unite Wales once more as threats from without and within seek to end the line of Merfyn.   Please consider becoming a supporter at:http://patreon.com/WelshHistory  You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com  Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297  Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we move on from the 1st Millenium we discuss Gwent. The documentarily quiet side of Wales. Please consider becoming a supporter at:http://patreon.com/WelshHistory You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com  Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297  Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the arrival of the Year 1000 things are about to change and in the face of change Wales may break. Please consider becoming a supporter at: http://patreon.com/WelshHistory Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297 Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices