Welsh History Podcast

The life of Owen Tudor was a complicated mess, it was about to get much worse. You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com You can support the podcast at 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=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From mythic beginnings the Tudurs rose from obscurity to prominence during the middle ages in Wales. Little knowing that this minor noble serving Llewelyn the Great would see the family name come to conquer England at the beginning of its rise to Empire. You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com  You can support the podcast at 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=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From paper, to apprenticeships, to the rise of literacy the end of the 15th Century saw a cultural shift at a time when the printing press was about to take it to a whole new level. You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com You can support the podcast at 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=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a time of massive change society in Wales was in flux. Plagues stocked the land, populations stagnated yet change flourished. The old noble families were falling, nuevo riche were rising and the poorer classes were moving both to new areas and co-marrying with English families  You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com You can support the podcast at 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=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the aftermath of plague and rebellion the Catholic Church sought to rise again. In the face of many changes they tried to finance a new generation of buildings and expansions. You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com You can support the podcast at 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=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Wales transitions under English rule Cymraeg, Welsh, also has to change and the areas where it is remains reduces dramatically in the face of English pressure. You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com You can support the podcast at 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=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a Post Glyndwr Wales times were hard for some, filled with existential thoughts for others, and an opportunity to rebuild for a small minority. You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com You can support the podcast at 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=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Owain's end is one of mythology which creates little more than speculation. Meanwhile, in reality the Welsh society he tried to rule is left with the ashes of his defeat. You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com You can support the podcast at 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=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With King Henry's flanks secured and Aberystwyth under siege the end is on the horizon for Owain Glyndwr the Prince of Wales. You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com You can support the podcast at 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=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The English are on the march and there appears to be little Owain can do. A weapon makes its first concerted appearance at one of Edward's Castles. You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com You can support the podcast at 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=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trouble with Scottish succession, and Owain attempt to govern his land and the culture of the late middle ages.  You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com You can support the podcast at 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=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Owain appeals to the Pope, Henry appeals to French pocketbooks. You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com You can support the podcast at 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=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Henry prepares, negotiates and possibly finding a truce. Meanwhile, the people of Wales suffer. You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com You can support the podcast at 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=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The arrival of the French troops leads nowhere useful for Owain. You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com You can support the podcast at podbean.com/WelshHistoryPodcast 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=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Percy launches the Northern Rebellion and France prepares to help their allies.   You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com You can support the podcast at podbean.com/WelshHistoryPodcast 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=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we take a bit of a different discussion as I talk about my book collection and what might be of interest to the listeners! Follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Welshhistorypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/welshhistorypodcast 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/...)  Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Cambrian French alliance signed Owain turned to his English allies for help in fashioning a new political reality. In England Prince Henry has finally recovered. Follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Welshhistorypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/welshhistorypodcast 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/...)  Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Summer of 1404 the Prince of Wales and the King of France negotiated the first treaty between Wales as a nation and a foreign power. Follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Welshhistorypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/welshhistorypodcast 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/...)  Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The larger context of the 100 years war and the reason why the French might want to intervene. You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com You can support the podcast at podbean.com/WelshHistoryPodcast 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=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Welsh war now moved to the towns, castles and Alliances as Owain is hoping to force the English to the peace table.  You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com You can support the podcast at podbean.com/WelshHistoryPodcast 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=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices