Nationalism and Welsh language

Gareth Williams, professor of history at the University of Glamorgan, discusses issues in Welsh life, paying particular attention to rugby. 

Graham Day connects place, with the notion of difference in contemporary Wales. 

Dave Adamson looks at occupations in Wales. 

What does it mean to be Welsh? The writer Jan Morris said Wales was ‘a distinctly separate and often vehement idea’. But what is that idea? Do you need to understand Welsh to grasp it? How is Wales … different? And is it going to become even more unlike England? Ros Taylor talks ... Show More

Today, we’re going to talk about some of the people who were really pissing Gildas off. People that drove him so batty that he just couldn’t contain his rage. And since Gildas was Welsh, he was predictably focusing his ire upon the Welsh kings. Though, like I mentioned earlier, t ... Show More

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This week, Jack shares some interesting facts about Wales. This will help you learn about the country and perhaps will inspire you to support the Dragons in Euro 2025. 

With the accession of James I and VI in 1603, Scotland was assimilated into the composite monarchy of the United Kingdom. James, an eccentric, insecure and rambling figure, preoccupied with witches, was himself an alien in his new English court. Even at this stage though, it seem ... Show More

In this week's episode of 'Settle In,' Eoin Sheahan sat down with Gaelic football referee David Gough to discuss the anniversary of his own coming out story and the culture of inclusion he wants to promote in the GAA.  'Settle In' on Off the Ball brought to you by Guinness 0.0 – ... Show More

In this episode, I'll be talking about driving culture in the UK. There are a lot of interesting laws and unwritten rules that are reflective of British culture. So whether you will be driving in the UK or not, I think this will be interesting for you.I share some of the big diff ... Show More

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Drew Perkins talks with Karen Vaites about navigating educational tribalism, the "Science of Learning," and the impact of knowledge-rich, coherent curricula on student outcomes. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode