Have you heard of the Great Orme? For those who are unfamiliar, the Great Orme is a headland that can be found on Wales's north coast. It is believed that the name comes from the Old Norse orm or ...

The exact theological statues of the Buddha is a complicated matter. However, what is interesting is that he has become a non-sectarian symbol of serenity throughout much of the western world. To an ...

Pandemics have played a role in shaping human history throughout the ages. As human civilization spread across the globe  — bringing with it bigger cities, new trade routes and more mingling between ...

What Is Sin-Eating? Sin-eating is a ritual in which the sin eater took on the sin of a dead person, thus ensuring said individual's untroubled passage into Heaven. Similar rituals can be found in ...

Have You Heard About the Llandudno Goats? In recent times, the BBC and other British news services have been reporting on the Llandudno goats. For those who are unfamiliar, Llandudno is a Welsh town ...

Just as we do today, people in ancient and medieval times worried about their health and what they might do to ward off sickness, or alleviate symptoms if they did fall ill. Here, we reveal some of ...

"A turquoise given by a loving hand carries with it happiness and good fortune." Arabic proverb Turquoise has been treasured for centuries as a divine gift that fell from heaven, reflecting the ...

My wife and I went to the Gambia in July after our long tour in South East Asia to spend few lazy days on sandy beach.  We've been recommended to book the tour with the Gambia Experience - the ...

NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite mission, or TESS, launched in 2018, marks the next step in the search for planets outside of our solar system, including those that could support ...

For many centuries, ancient symbols of protection have been a source of psychological and mental relief to many people who have faith in their powers.  These symbols and beliefs exist in every ...

King Arthur was one of the most illustrious legendary warriors, and his legend is still very much alive. When we read the stories of King Arthur and his knight's of the Round Table, we constantly ...

Mysterious geoglyphs, large motifs etched onto landscape, are found in isolated places throughout the world and some are thousands of years old. What is Geoglyph A geoglyph is a large design or ...

North Wales is home to a wealth of hidden gems, whether you prefer a leisurely hike with time to enjoy the stunning scenery, or rather more of a challenge, the Snowdonia National Park can provide you ...

Puzzling ancient discoveries and archaeological finds  have a way of captivating the humankind, perhaps because it's just too easy to dream up interesting explanations for how and why things exist. ...

We continue walking in the footsteps of legendary Welsh wizard, mysterious mentor of King Arthur – Merlin. Another remarkable place associated with Merlin is Dinas Emrys. Dinas Emrys near ...