Have You Seen the Beckoning Cat? People might have seen figurines of a cat with an upraised paw in East Asian-owned restaurants and other businesses. If so, they should know that the cat is a maneki ...

Halloween Is Coming Soon Halloween is coming soon. As a result, it is a good time to look at the wide range of practices that can be found in a wide range of places. To name an example, there are ...

Devil's Bridge Falls is a spectacular waterfall attraction at Devils Bridge in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains.  As beautiful and interesting as the falls was, I got the feeling that the Devil’s ...

Pilgrims have sought love on Llanddwyn Island for millennia. Inspired by the story of Saint Dwynwen, Wales’ patron saint of lovers, some may get down on one knee on Llanddwyn Beach; others may cast ...

'...; At my nativity The front of heaven was full of fiery shapes, Of burning cressets; and at my birth The frame and huge foundation of the earth Shaked like a coward... ..all the courses of my ...

Llywelyn ap Gruffudd is typically seen as the most powerful of all the medieval Welsh princes. Known as Llywelyn ein Llyw Olaf (Our Last Helm) or just Llywelyn the Last/the Great, he was Prince of ...

What Is Christmas Cat? There is a wide range of Christmas beliefs in a wide range of countries, which include some that have taken inspiration from pre-Christian sources. For instance, interested ...

Why are we so drawn to superhero stories? Many cultures all over the world have been fascinated and inspired by heroes and superheroes for centuries because they always illuminate the human ...

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 ...

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 ...

Santa Claus is a figure that has incorporated influences from a wide range of sources. However, his historical basis would be Saint Nicholas of Myra, an early Christian bishop who lived in one of the ...

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 ...

Most of people know the story of Merlin the Welsh wizard, as his name has been popularised over the centuries and his story has been dramatised in numerous novels, films, and television programs. ...

Due to their beautiful-looking feathers and habits, peacocks are associated with different symbolic meanings. They are seen as a powerful and mystical symbol and are considered sacred in many ...

From the ancient Minotaur myth to Wes Ball’s Maze Runner … why are Labyrinths so powerful and comforting in confusing times? For thousands of years, humans have been fascinated by mazes and ...