On TV tonight.

[Adam]

For those of you the UK there is a new series starting tonight by historian Michael Wood.

Quote from website:

“The resulting series follows the crew as they explore some of the most extraordinary places on earth, in pursuit of the stories that have captivated the world for generations.”

It will be dealing with the history behind myths and legends. It starts tonight with the Queen of Sheba, program four deals with King Arthur.

Wood is an excellent historian IMO. Looking forward to this very much.

www.mayavisionint.com/productions/mythsandheroes/index.html

[twyrch]

Adam said:

For those of you the UK there is a new series starting tonight by historian Michael Wood.

Quote from website:

“The resulting series follows the crew as they explore some of the most extraordinary places on earth, in pursuit of the stories that have captivated the world for generations.”

It will be dealing with the history behind myths and legends. It starts tonight with the Queen of Sheba, program four deals with King Arthur.

Wood is an excellent historian IMO. Looking forward to this very much.

www.mayavisionint.com/productions/mythsandheroes/index.html

So, Adam! You hail from across the pond, eh? Pleased to meet you. I wish I could get British Television from Dish Network, but I can't...

If you check out my website, you'll find my family history. I have strong ties to Great Britain. In part of my family legend, somehow my family came in possession of the Black Rood and King Arthur's Crown when they ruled the kingdom of Powys in Wales.

Apparently, Edwards Longshanks seized these relics when he conquered Powys in 1180... Could you tell me if they mention any of these events?

[Adam]

Sure will.

I know a number of welsh Edwards myself.

Is it an uncommon name in America?

[Child of Immanuel]

Adam said:

Is it an uncommon name in America?

No. It's fairly common here in my corner of the US.

[twyrch]

Adam said:

Sure will.

I know a number of welsh Edwards myself.

Is it an uncommon name in America?

It's fairly common over here but it originated in Wales. Hence my coat of arms. That whole project was 7 long years of research... I finally had to travel to England to finish. Found what I need in Deptford and took the British Rail to Welshpool.

Now there was an experience.

[Daae]

So, Twyrch, I have a question for you. I read over your website, and I'm curious about something. Or maybe confused, I don't know. Anyway, is your family connected with Edward Longshanks? I just found this an interesting conincidence, since, according to some family stories, my family is connected to Robert the Bruce.

Oh, and it's not 1180, dear. It's 1280. Longshanks wasn't born in 1180. Sorry, that was bugging me.

[dinadan]

Good call...in 1180 Henry II would still be alive and well and ruling England (and most of France).

[twyrch]

Daae said:

So, Twyrch, I have a question for you. I read over your website, and I'm curious about something. Or maybe confused, I don't know. Anyway, is your family connected with Edward Longshanks? I just found this an interesting conincidence, since, according to some family stories, my family is connected to Robert the Bruce.

Oh, and it's not 1180, dear. It's 1280. Longshanks wasn't born in 1180. Sorry, that was bugging me.

You're right. 1280. And I am connected to the Royals through William of Orange. Longshanks was long before that union. He was the invader and conquerer.

My family ran the Kingdom of Powys. It's primary castle resided in Welshpool and is still there today. I visited it while I was traveling. When Longshanks invaded, the remnant of my family went to southern Wales outside Cardiff to create Edwards Hall. The ruins are still there.

[twyrch]

From my webpage....

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The Kings of England ruled Wales from 1283 to 1408. The names of those kings are as follows: Edward I (1283-1307), Edward II (1307-1327), Edward III (1327-1377), Richard II (1377-1399) and Henry IV (1399-1413). The following is an account of what happened in those 130 years.

In 1284, Edward I chose to rub in his victory by doing 3 things.

1. He either tore down Llywelyn's castles or he remodeled them to the point where they looked nothing like before.

2. He took off the golden cornet above their graves and gave them to the St. Edward's Shrine in Westminster.

3. He took King Arthur's crown and jewels and melted them down into a chalice for his castle Vale Royal.

In 1285, Edward I still mocked Powys by taking the piece of The Real Cross (a religious relic) and parading it down the streets of London. When he wrote in the Historical Book of Records, he made proud statements about his conquests in Wales and the extinction of the Powys Dynasty.

[Daae]

Ah, I see now. I was just a little confused, but it was late.

[twyrch]

Daae said:

Ah, I see now. I was just a little confused, but it was late.

LOL... It's easy to do.

[nicked]

twyrch said:

So, Adam! You hail from across the pond, eh? Pleased to meet you. I wish I could get British Television from Dish Network, but I can't...

If you check out my website, you'll find my family history. I have strong ties to Great Britain. In part of my family legend, somehow my family came in possession of the Black Rood and King Arthur's Crown when they ruled the kingdom of Powys in Wales.

Apparently, Edwards Longshanks seized these relics when he conquered Powys in 1180... Could you tell me if they mention any of these events?

Very hardcore, yet impressive site. Although i have no known british ancestery (Polish)

[twyrch]

Nicked said:

Very hardcore, yet impressive site. Although i have no known british ancestery (Polish)

Thanks Nicked! I started working on that history when I was about your age. I might have even been 12. I'm glad I did it then because I have NO time to put into something like that these days.