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The incredible henges of North Wales lying forgotten just off the A55
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One earth henge is helping to redefine the role of north east Wales in prehistoric Britain
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Welsh roots of Al Capone henchman The Hump who orchestrated infamous massacre
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Murray Humphreys was a lieutenant of the notorious mafia boss and played a key role in the St Valentine's Day Massacre
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First look at I'm a Celeb castle's 'dream makeover' as global hunt launched for looted treasures
Gwrych Castle
If things go to plan, restoration work on Gwrych Castle should start next summer
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'Ring of steel' conquest coin among detectorist's incredible hoard on Anglesey
Anglesey
Items unearthed by Dr Michael Roberts are shedding more light on his corner of the island
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Anglesey tremor dwarfed by mother of all earthquakes in Gwynedd
Gwynedd
Those who experienced the 1984 quake recalled what they felt - and what they feared was happening
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The eerie mausoleum hidden on North Wales estate with an interesting history
Bangor
Find out how one man bucked convention with pioneering decision and other nuggets thanks to new history trail
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Wales' real-life Indiana Jones explores ancient 'lost' mine and makes dramatic discoveries
Essential Wales
Ioan Lord is on a mission to put the metal mines of Mid Wales on a par with Eryri's slate landscapes. Here, he nominates six of the best locations
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Boys' foraging trip near River Conwy ended in appalling tragedy
Conwy
The boys aged 10, 9 and 7 all drowned as relative of one of the boys calls for the families to mark the centenary of their deaths next year
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Woman, 90, who fled Nazis when they burned down her home in plea to save village from demolition
Pwllheli
'We all came to Penrhos at the end of our lives in the expectation of a safe haven'
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Farmer explains why he dug up car park and denied access to historic Snowdonia site
Snowdonia
Talks over a new public access agreement at Tomen y Mûr Roman fort have broken down with the farmer landowner
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The bid to uncover lost map of Wales that nature has reclaimed over the decades
Anglesey
Mounds of soil have been languishing at Anglesey site for a decade but sculpture is being tidied to reveal outline of country
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The forest 'Hobbit' holes that offer glimpse of a lost world
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Underneath and among the Gwydir Forest lies an industrial heritage from times gone by
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Why developer has built eye-catching feature outside some of Wales's most expensive apartments
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Boat-shaped seat marks spot where sailor set off for the New World - centuries before Columbus
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Car park trashed and public denied access at 'unparalleled' heritage site in Snowdonia
Snowdonia
History enthusiasts say they have been made to feel 'unwelcome' at Tomen y Mûr
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‘Welsh Robin Hood’ celebrated at new North Wales festival
Events
Three days of activities include medieval banquets, re-enactments and 'choirs of merrymen'
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The haunted Snowdonia cave protected by waterfall where 'terrible screams' can be heard
Snowdonia
Pistyll Cain, near Coed y Brenin is said to be home to the ghost of an 'ungodly man' excommunicated by monks
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Question over building on North Wales clifftop uncovers explosive history
Conwy
History buff's theory to explain its important role
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Anglesey coastal stretch with country's 'oldest church' is at forefront of technological change
Anglesey
The stretch of coastline encapsulates both the past and the future
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Ancient tree is a great survivor once visited by future king
Abergele
The then Prince of Wales came to Llangernyw to see giant trunk for himself
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Bring Mold gold cape back to Wales plea after 2,000 artefacts stolen from British Museum
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People are calling for Welsh artefacts, including the Moel Hebog Shield, to be returned
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The charming North Wales beach with dazzling views that are hard to beat
North Wales Beaches
Llanfairfechan waterfront, which was shaped by the Edwardians, offers stunning views of Anglesey, Puffin Island and Great Orme
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Hero WWI soldier overcame German gun post despite his own weapon failing
Shotton
Lance Corporal Henry Weale hailed from Shotton and his story will now be shared to everyone
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The slab of rock on North Wales headland once used for life or death decisions
Llandudno
Llandudno site used to dispense justice centuries ago
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The horror train crash which killed 33 people that still draws people to North Wales to remember them
Abergele
Irish Mail hit wagons in appalling disaster which led to radical safety changes
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