History of Bard in Timeline
In Celtic cultures, bards were professional storytellers, poets, musicians, historians, and genealogists. They were employed by patrons to celebrate their ancestors and praise their accomplishments. Bards played a crucial role in preserving history, culture, and lineage within Celtic societies.
1947: Parry-Williams Publishes Research on Welsh Bardic Tradition
In 1947, Parry-Williams published a research study on the Welsh bardic tradition.
1981: Keith Taylor Publishes "Bard"
In 1981, Keith Taylor published the book "Bard".
1983: Morgan Publishes Research on Welsh Bardic Tradition
In 1983, Morgan published a research study on the Welsh bardic tradition.
1984: Morgan Llywelyn Publishes "Bard: The Odyssey of the Irish"
In 1984, Morgan Llywelyn published the book "Bard: The Odyssey of the Irish".
1985: "The Bard's Tale" Video Game Released
In 1985, the video game "The Bard's Tale" was released.
1986: Jones Publishes Research on Welsh Bardic Tradition
In 1986, Jones published a research study on the Welsh bardic tradition.
1986: Andrzej Sapkowski Publishes First Book in "The Witcher" Series
The first book in "The Witcher" series by Andrzej Sapkowski was published in 1986.
2013: Andrzej Sapkowski Publishes Final Book in "The Witcher" Series
The final book in "The Witcher" series by Andrzej Sapkowski was published in 2013.
2019: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Releases "The Witcher" Television Show
In 2019, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich released "The Witcher" television show.
2020: Bardcore Emerges as Online Trend
In 2020, an online trend known as bardcore emerged, in which modern songs were covered using medieval style musical instruments and composition.
2023: Google Releases Bard AI Chatbot
In 2023, Google released its AI chatbot, Bard.
