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Blood, gore and betrayal, power, love and progeniture - this journey through the Middle Ages brings the Welsh princes to life.

Seven of the greatest princes are profiled in Tywysogion - Hywel Dda, Gruffudd ap Cynan, Owain Gwynedd, yr Arglwydd Rhys, Llywelyn fawr, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd and Owain Glyn Dwr. more ...

The paintings

As part of the series, a challenge was set for the artist Ivor Davies to interpret Wales’ princes on canvas.

The book

A Tywysogion book has been published which can be bought online.

Series contributors

Read more about the series contributors by clicking here.

Medieval women

painting of hywel dda

How were the lives of Medival wives? Read about women of the time

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