Britannia - a brief history of Wales
From history and literature to politics and travel, this US site, designed for ex-pats and Americans looking to visit Wales, gives the lowdown on Wales and all things Welsh.
www.britannia.com/celtic/wales

Cadw - Welsh Historical Monuments
The agency responsible for protecting and conserving ancient monuments and historic buildings in Wales. It also promotes an appreciation of the built heritage of Wales on behalf of the Welsh Assembly.
www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Castles of Wales
There are fascinating facts on over 400 Welsh castles, indexed with photographs and background information, on this well researched and thoughtful website.
www.castlewales.com/home.html

Data Wales
Do you want to trace a Welsh family name or discover how the dragon became a symbol of Wales? Data Wales offers facts and figures about Wales and the Celts - from holy wells to the importance of pedigree in Wales.
www.data-wales.co.uk

National Library of Wales
This bilingual site provides information about the library, its collections and services, as well as digital images of the library's treasures.
www.llgc.org.uk

The National Trust
The National Trust is a registered charity which acts as a guardian for the nation in the acquisition and protection of threatened coastline, countryside and buildings.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Learn more about Welsh History on our BBC Wales History website.

Find Welsh history close to you with our local BBC webguides - South East, South West, Mid Wales, North West, North East.