Antony David Davies FRSA FRAS AFRHistS MCMI MIoL

Welsh history & cultural heritage

A Public Voice for Welsh History, Identity, and Cultural Justice

Antony David Davies AFRHistS FRSA MCMI MIoL is a historian and commentator whose writing has helped shape national conversations in Wales. His articles for Nation.Cymru have gone viral, reaching tens of thousands of readers and sparking widespread public, political, and cultural engagement. He was recently featured in the October 2025 issue of Who Do You Think You Are? magazine, highlighting his family-history research and his work on Welsh rural identity — a reflection of his commitment to making history accessible and relevant to modern audiences.

🏆 Viral Success: Owain Glyndŵr and the Cinematic Silence of Wales
“Where is Wales’ Braveheart? Why the World Still Ignores Owain Glyndŵr”
Published July 2025 | Nation.Cymru
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This article asked why Owain Glyndŵr — Wales’ greatest national figure — has never received a major film portrayal, and what that absence reveals about cultural power and historical memory.

📊 Reach & Engagement:

  • 60,000+ views in 24 hours
  • Hundreds of shares, comments, and discussions across social media
  • Prompted reader calls for a national campaign to fund a Glyndŵr film
  • Widely circulated among Welsh political, cultural, and civic leaders

“A thousand upticks for this article – I’ve long dreamt of a Braveheart-style film about Glyndŵr.”
– Reader comment on Nation.Cymru

“Best thing I’ve read all year on Welsh culture. Diolch o galon.”
– Facebook comment

🔥 Political Commentary: Reform UK and Wales’ Disillusionment
“Why Reform UK isn’t good for Wales – a stark wake-up call”
Published June 2025 | Nation.Cymru
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This widely shared article challenges the rising support for Reform UK in Wales, arguing that protest votes rooted in disillusionment risk undermining the very communities that feel most forgotten. It explores the party’s ideological platform, its English-nationalist framing, and the cultural and historical factors driving working-class discontent in Wales.

📊 Reach & Engagement:

  • 16,000+ views in 72 hours
  • 100+ reposts on X (formerly Twitter)
  • 400+ comments and 75+ shares on Facebook
  • Sparked public debate across Welsh civic and political circles

🗳️ Viral Endorsement: Why Plaid Cymru Is the Best Choice for Wales
“Why Plaid Cymru is the Best Choice for Wales in the 2026 Senedd Election”
Published July 2025 | AntonyDavies.wales
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This widely read opinion piece offered an independent and principled endorsement of Plaid Cymru, arguing that their leadership and values provide the most serious vision for Wales. Written by a non-member with deep cultural roots, the article struck a chord with voters disillusioned by mainstream politics.

📊 Reach & Engagement:

  • 10,000+ views within 48 hours
  • Shared and engaged with by senior figures, including Rhun ap Iorwerth MS
  • 250+ likes and 80+ shares on Twitter
  • Triggered widespread political discussion ahead of the 2026 election
  • Used by grassroots campaigners as a persuasive reference piece

“This is the most thoughtful case I’ve seen for Plaid in years — articulate and rooted in principle.”
– Reader reply on Twitter

“Genuinely swayed me. I wasn’t sure who to support in 2026 until I read this.”
– Direct message from a follower

📰 Other Appearances & Publications

  • Featured in the October 2025 issue of Who Do You Think You Are? magazine for his work on Welsh family and community history
  • Invited to appear on Ayesha Hazarika’s show on Times Radio (2025) to discuss the state of Welsh politics
  • Published in The Times, The Guardian, and The i Paper
  • Author of The Trust Trap — a book on trust, governance, and integrity in public life
  • Author of The Toxic Workplace: What Happens When You’re Not in the Clique (2025) — exploring the psychological toll of toxic management culture
  • Professional recognition: Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (AFRHistS), Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), Member of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI), and Member of the Institute of Leadership (MIoL)

🎤 Available For:

  • Commentary on Welsh cultural identity, history, and political shifts
  • Speaking engagements, podcasts, panels, and interviews
  • Collaborations with heritage organisations, film-makers, and educational bodies
  • Media commissions and editorial features

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