The Welsh Atlantis: The Kingdom That Sank Beneath the Sea

Along the coast of Wales, fishermen have told a strange story for centuries. On calm mornings in Cardigan Bay, when the sea is still and the air carries sound across the water, some claim they can hear church bells ringing beneath the ocean.
According to Welsh legend, those bells belong to the lost kingdom of Cantre’r Gwaelod — a prosperous land said to have vanished beneath the sea after its floodgates were left open during a rising tide.
In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the mysterious legend of Cantre’r Gwaelod, the medieval story of a drowned kingdom, and the eerie folklore of bells ringing beneath the sea. We also dive into the science and history behind sunken coastlines, rising sea levels after the Ice Age, and how ancient memories of lost landscapes may have inspired these haunting legends.
Blending folklore, environmental history, and strange historical mysteries, this episode uncovers one of the most fascinating lost-land stories in European mythology.
If you enjoy strange history, lost civilizations, maritime legends, medieval folklore, and mysterious coastal stories, this episode belongs in your queue.
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